In vivo (Athens, Greece) · 2020
Giant Intrathoracic Schwannoma: A Case Report.
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Savu Cornel, Grigorie Vasile, Melinte Alexandru, Diaconu Camelia, Iliescu Laura, Dimitriu Mihai, Balescu Irina, Bacalbasa Nicolae
Аннотация
BACKGROUND/AIM: Thoracic neurogenic tumors are most frequently located in the posterior part of the mediastinum or on the chest wall, along the intercostal nerves. Schwannomas are very well tolerated for a long period, until the tumor reaches a large size and compression of the neighbouring mediastinal organs, chest wall or spine appears. The purpose of this article was to present a case of a giant right forth intercostal nerve Schwannoma, completely resected by a right antero-lateral thoracotomy. In addition, intrathoracic giant neurogenic tumors are a rarity.
CASE REPORT: The patient presented with only diminished tolerance to physical activity with no other obvious symptoms. Standard chest radiography revealed a well-defined opacity of subcostal intensity, occupying two thirds of the right hemithorax, forming a common body with the mediastinal shadow. Thoracic computed tomography (CT) identified a 21/11 cm solid mass that compresses the right lung and the right main bronchus with both a solid component and a central liquid area. Open surgery was performed in order to remove the tumor, which was 20.5/12.5/9 cm in size and weighed 1,830 g, well defined, with no invasion of the adjacent organs, having a solid-fibromatous aspect as well as a central necrotic area. The origin of the tumor was confirmed from the posterolateral part of the forth intercostal nerve. Pathology examination and immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of a benign Schwannoma.
CONCLUSION: Benign intrathoracic Schwannomas are asymptomatic for long periods and the main therapeutic option is complete surgical resection. The surgical approach, either open or video-assisted is dictated by the localisation of the tumor, local extension and most importantly the size of the neurogenic mass.
CASE REPORT: The patient presented with only diminished tolerance to physical activity with no other obvious symptoms. Standard chest radiography revealed a well-defined opacity of subcostal intensity, occupying two thirds of the right hemithorax, forming a common body with the mediastinal shadow. Thoracic computed tomography (CT) identified a 21/11 cm solid mass that compresses the right lung and the right main bronchus with both a solid component and a central liquid area. Open surgery was performed in order to remove the tumor, which was 20.5/12.5/9 cm in size and weighed 1,830 g, well defined, with no invasion of the adjacent organs, having a solid-fibromatous aspect as well as a central necrotic area. The origin of the tumor was confirmed from the posterolateral part of the forth intercostal nerve. Pathology examination and immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of a benign Schwannoma.
CONCLUSION: Benign intrathoracic Schwannomas are asymptomatic for long periods and the main therapeutic option is complete surgical resection. The surgical approach, either open or video-assisted is dictated by the localisation of the tumor, local extension and most importantly the size of the neurogenic mass.