ArticleCureus2023
Giant Plexiform Schwannoma on the Medial Aspect of the Left Thigh.
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Abstract
Plexiform schwannoma (PS), or neurilemmoma, is an uncommon benign tumor originating from a peripheral nerve sheath. It consists of Schwann cells organized in an intricate, web-like pattern. A male farmer in his 50s from rural India sought medical attention for a painless mass on his left thigh, present for 30 years. Physical examination revealed a firm, non-tender mass with restricted mobility. Imaging, including X-ray and ultrasound, indicated a neoplastic lesion. Fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology revealed spindle-shaped cells, prompting a provisional diagnosis of a spindle cell lesion. Surgical excision was performed successfully, with histopathological examination confirming PS. He experienced no postoperative complications, and at the one-year follow-up, the complete resolution of symptoms and normal daily activities were observed.
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