Multiple melanotic schwannoma

Ann Diagn Pathol. 2003 Aug;7(4):254-8. doi: 10.1016/s1092-9134(03)00073-x.

Abstract

Melanotic schwannoma is a rare pigmented neural tumor most commonly occurring in the paraspinal region. In a small minority of instances, melanotic schwannoma may have multiple nodules. Here, a 52-year-old woman is presented with multiple melanotic schwannomas of paraspinal region.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Neoplasm
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / metabolism
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Disease-Free Survival
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Melanins / metabolism
  • Melanoma / diagnosis
  • Melanoma / secondary
  • Melanoma-Specific Antigens
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Proteins / metabolism
  • Neurilemmoma / metabolism
  • Neurilemmoma / pathology*
  • Neurilemmoma / surgery
  • S100 Proteins / metabolism
  • Spinal Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Spinal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Spinal Neoplasms / surgery

Substances

  • Antigens, Neoplasm
  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Melanins
  • Melanoma-Specific Antigens
  • Neoplasm Proteins
  • S100 Proteins