Laparoscopic Approach to a Case of Appendicular Schwannoma.
10.3393/jksc.2010.26.4.302
- Author:
Suk Won SUH
1
;
Joong Min PARK
;
Yoo Shin CHOI
;
Sung Jae CHA
;
In Taik CHANG
;
Beom Gyu KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kimbg0526@paran.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Schwannoma;
Appendix;
Appendectomy;
Laparoscopic surgery
- MeSH:
Adenocarcinoma;
Appendectomy;
Appendix;
Humans;
Laparoscopy;
Laparotomy;
Lung;
Myenteric Plexus;
Neurilemmoma;
Recurrence;
S100 Proteins
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology
2010;26(4):302-306
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Appendicular schwannoma is a rare tumor originating from Schwann's cells in the Auerbach plexus. The preoperative diagnosis is difficult because the clinical features are nonspecific, and it is mostly found accidentally via a radiologic image as a tumor, mimicking malignancy. We report a case of an appendicular schwannoma coexisting with an adenocarcinoma in the lung. A laparoscopic appendectomy was done with a clear resection margin, and the immunohistochemical staining showed positive S-100 protein, which confirmed the schwannoma. The patient also underwent a left upper lobectomy of the lung. The patient has been free of recurrence for the 6 months since the operation. The laparoscopic approach could be available for treatment of an appendicular schwannoma, thus avoiding an unnecessary laparotomy.