Schwannoma Originated from Obturator Nerve of Pelvic Cavity in Patient with Urinary Frequency.
- Author:
Jae Hun JUNG
1
;
Hang Ki JUNG
;
Sung Cheol KAM
;
See Min CHOI
;
Jae Seok HYUN
;
Ky Hyun JUNG
;
Jeong Seok HWA
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea. seogee@gshp.gsnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Schwannoma;
Pelvis;
Obturator nerve
- MeSH:
Humans;
Neurilemmoma*;
Obturator Nerve*;
Pelvis;
Schwann Cells
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2005;46(9):992-994
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A Schwannoma is a tumor originating from the neural sheath of Schwann cells, and is also known as a neurilemmoma, neurinoma or fibroblastoma. It can be either a benign or malignant tumor arising from the associated nerve sheath. Here, a case of a Schwannoma, originated from the obturator nerve of the pelvic cavity, in a patient with urinary frequency is reported, with a brief review of the literature.
