Benign Retroperitoneal Schwannoma Mimicking an Adrenal Mass
- 1 April 2003
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) in Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques
- Vol. 13 (2), 133-138
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00129689-200304000-00016
Abstract
Adrenal tumors are frequently incidental discoveries, and the therapy for them is the subject of controversial discussions. We report herein on such an incidentaloma, which proved to be a benign retroperitoneal schwannoma. A 48-year-old female with an unclear adrenal mass underwent retroperitoneoscopic tumor extirpation. A well-defined tumor that displaced the adrenal gland and adhered firmly to only one retroperitoneal nerve was discovered. The en bloc resection was performed without problem. The histopathologic examination revealed a benign schwannoma. Retroperitoneal schwannomas can mimic a multitude of different conditions. Because imaging methods frequently do not yield distinct results, quite often only the operative exploration can establish a definitive diagnosis. In a case of unclear retroperitoneal findings, an endoscopic extirpation should be considered.Keywords
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