Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Resection of a Transverse Colon Schwannoma
Joint Authors
Rodriguez, Miguel
Stewart, Collin
Khan, Omar
Citro, Brian
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Schwannomas are tumors that originate from the myelin sheath of Schwann cells [1].
These tumors are rare, benign, and slow-growing neoplasms that arise from peripheral nerves throughout the body, including the gastrointestinal tract [2].
Schwannomas are characterized by a well-circumscribed capsule, accounting for 2-6% of all gastrointestinal mesenchymal tumors.
Other gastrointestinal mesenchymal tumors include smooth muscle cell tumors, neurofibromas, and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) [3, 4].
Schwannomas are mostly seen during the third through fifth decades of life, with men and women affected equally.
Due to the limited cases of gastrointestinal schwannomas in the literature, the characteristics of this tumor are yet to be defined [5].
We present a case of an asymptomatic 83-year-old female with a gastrointestinal schwannoma.
The mass was found incidentally on abdominal/pelvic computed tomography (CT).
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic resection was performed.
This case is being presented as the incidence of gastrointestinal schwannomas is very low.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rodriguez, Miguel& Stewart, Collin& Khan, Omar& Citro, Brian. 2020. Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Resection of a Transverse Colon Schwannoma. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151498
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rodriguez, Miguel…[et al.]. Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Resection of a Transverse Colon Schwannoma. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151498
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rodriguez, Miguel& Stewart, Collin& Khan, Omar& Citro, Brian. Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Resection of a Transverse Colon Schwannoma. Case Reports in Surgery. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151498
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1151498