loading...| Preferred Name |
schwannoma |
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| Synonyms |
neurilemoma schwannoma (WHO grade I) neurinoma |
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| Definitions |
A neoplasm that arises from schwann cells of the cranial, peripheral, and autonomic nerves. Clinically, these tumors may present as a cranial neuropathy, abdominal or soft tissue mass, intracranial lesion, or with spinal cord compression. Histologically, these tumors are encapsulated, highly vascular, and composed of a homogenous pattern of biphasic fusiform-shaped cells that may have a palisaded appearance. (From DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, pp964-5) [MeSH] |
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| ID |
http://radlex.org/RID/RID4473 |
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| Comment |
The use of the term "neuroma" is discouraged. |
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| Definition |
A neoplasm that arises from schwann cells of the cranial, peripheral, and autonomic nerves. Clinically, these tumors may present as a cranial neuropathy, abdominal or soft tissue mass, intracranial lesion, or with spinal cord compression. Histologically, these tumors are encapsulated, highly vascular, and composed of a homogenous pattern of biphasic fusiform-shaped cells that may have a palisaded appearance. (From DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, pp964-5) [MeSH] |
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| label |
RID4473 |
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| Preferred_name |
schwannoma |
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| prefixIRI |
RID4473 |
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| prefLabel |
schwannoma |
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| Synonym |
neurilemoma schwannoma (WHO grade I) neurinoma |
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| UMLS_ID |
C0027809 |
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| subClassOf |