Title of article
Retroperitoneal Schwannoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Author/Authors
Rahman, A.S.M Zahidur City Medical College Hospital - Department of Surgery, Bangladesh , Ghosh, Chanchal Kumar Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Bangladesh , Sharmin, Zinat Rehana Uttara Adhunik Medical College - Dept of Pharmacology, Bangladesh
Pages
4
From page
225
To page
228
Abstract
A 45 years old woman admitted to our Hospital with pain in the right flank and right hypochondrium. Her abdominal USG and CT scan showed a large complex cystic mass present in the deep soft tissue compressing the right kidney. Multiple gall bladder stones were also found in imaging. Both the adrenal glands and left kidney had a normal appearance. The mass was completely resected with extended right subcostal incision along with excision of Gall bladder. Histopathological examination of the specimen revealed a degenerated schwannoma. Patient was discharged on 8th day after operation without any complications.
Keywords
Retroperitoneal Schwannoma , Flank pain
Journal title
Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons
Serial Year
2015
Journal title
Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons
Record number
2590336
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