A Case of Ancient Schwannoma
Abstract
Ancient schwannomas are rarely seen tumors. Generally they are located in retroperitoneum. They can arrive larger diameters without clinical symptoms. Radiological imaging is beneficial for location and morphology of tumor. The treatment is surgical resection of tumor. It is diagnosed by pathology specimen.
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