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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal oncology2025

Gastric schwannoma: Computed tomography and perigastric lymph node characteristics.

Yong-Kang Mo, Xia-Pu Chen, Liang-Li Hong, Yi-Ru Hu, Dai-Ying Lin, Li-Chun Xie, Zhuo-Zhi Dai

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Yong-Kang MoDepartment of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515000, Guangdong Province, China.
Xia-Pu ChenDepartment of Radiology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou 515000, Guangdong Province, China.
Liang-Li HongDepartment of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515000, Guangdong Province, China.
Yi-Ru HuClinical Research Center, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou 515000, Guangdong Province, China.
Dai-Ying LinDepartment of Radiology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou 515000, Guangdong Province, China.
Li-Chun XieDepartment of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515000, Guangdong Province, China.
Zhuo-Zhi DaiDepartment of Radiology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou 515000, Guangdong Province, China. daistu@163.com.

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backgroundGastric schwannoma (GS) is often misdiagnosed as gastrointestinal stromal tumors due to the high incidence of the latter. However, these two types differ significantly in pathology and biological behavior.

aimTo evaluate the computed tomography characteristics of GS and provide insights into its accurate diagnosis.

methodsTwenty-three cases of GS confirmed between January 2011 and December 2023 were assessed clinically and radiologically. Imaging characteristics, including tumor location, size, contour, ulceration, growth pattern, enhancement degree and pattern, cystic change, calcification, and perigastric lymph nodes (PLNs), were reviewed by two experienced radiologists.

resultsOur sample included 18 females and 5 males, with a median age of 54.7 years. A total of 39.1% of cases were asymptomatic. GSs appeared as oval and well-defined submucosal tumors, with exophytic (43.5%) or mixed (endoluminal + exophytic; 43.5%) growth patterns. The tumors were primarily located in the gastric body (78.3%). Ulcerations were observed in 8 cases (34.5%), and PLNs were observed in 15 cases (65%). The average degree of enhancement was 48.3 Hounsfield units. Twenty cases (87%) showed peak enhancement in the delayed phase. Most GSs were homogeneous, while cystic change (13.0%) and calcification (17.4%) were rare.

conclusionGS predominantly showed gradual homogenous enhancement with peak enhancement in the delayed phase. PLNs around GS are helpful in differentiating GS from other gastric submucosal tumors.

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Computed tomographyGastric schwannomaKi-67Perigastric lymph nodeStomach

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