Plexiform schwannoma of scalp: a case report with brief review of literature.
Plexiform schwannoma is a morphologically distinct and rare variant of schwannoma. It occurs most commonly in head and neck region and measures less than 2 cm in size. It is a benign tumor and malignant transformation has not been reported. We are presenting a case of plexiform schwannoma occurring on scalp and measuring 8cm in size because of its rarity and unusual size.
Agarwal
Kiran
K
Department of Patholgy, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi.
Agarwal
Chetna
C
Agarwal
Meenu
M
Harbhajanka
Aparna
A
D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012535:Scalp / Q000473:pathology*