Gastric Schwannoma: A Case Report

Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran

关键词: Schwannoma;    GIST;    Mesenchymal Tumor;    Spindle Cell Tumor;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Gastrointestinal mesenchymal tumors are a group of tumors originating from the mesenchymal stem cells of the GI tract. Digestive tract Schwannomas are rare mesenchymal tumors which occur most frequently in the stomach.We report a 56-yearold woman who was examined endoscopically for dyspepsia which she had suffered from since 3 years ago.Around gastric antral mass was seen.Surgical resection was recommended.The pathological examination revealed a spindle cell tumor that was strongly positive for S-100 protein stain and non-reactive for other markers.The literature is reviewed.

【 授权许可】

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