A Case Report of Schwannoma on Nasal Tip.
- Author:
Joo Bong MOON
1
;
Jung Min PARK
;
Jae Sung HA
;
Keun Cheol LEE
;
Seok Kwun KIM
;
Seo Hee RHA
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea. jmpark@daunet.donga.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Schwannoma;
Neurilemoma;
Nasal tip
- MeSH:
Adult;
Diagnosis;
Ectoderm;
Humans;
Neurilemmoma*;
Schwann Cells
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
2005;11(2):280-283
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Neurilemoma(schwannoma, neurinoma, Schwann's cell tumor) is a relatively uncommon, slowly growing lesion that usually has been present for a considerable time before diagnosis and treatment are requested. The site of origin is believed to be the ectodermal Schwann cells of the nerve sheath. An interesting variant, known as the ancient neurilemoma, has been reported by Eversole and others. They suggest that the histologic feature that typify this tumor result from degenerative changes which occur as a classic neurilemoma ages. We have experienced a case of schwannoma arising on the nasal tip of a 27 years old man and discussed with brief current literatures review.
