Neurilemmoma

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)

Also Known As:

Schwannoma; Schwannomas; Neurilemoma; Neurilemmomas; Neurilemomas; Neurinomas; Plexiform Schwannomatoses; Plexiform Schwannomatosis; Neurinoma; Schwannomatosis, Plexiform

Neoplasms: 1324753
- Neoplasms by Histologic Type: 2
  - Germ Cell and Embryonal Neoplasms: 4454
    - Neuroectodermal Tumors: 217
      - Neuroendocrine Tumors: 6270
        Neurilemmoma: 2180
  - Nerve Tissue Neoplasms: 1
    - Nerve Sheath Neoplasms: 273
      - Neuroma: 1274
        Neurilemmoma: 2180
    - Neuroectodermal Tumors: 217
      - Neuroendocrine Tumors: 6270
        Neurilemmoma: 2180

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