Schwannomas are tumors of the Schwann cells that cause chronic pain, numbness, and
potentially life-threatening impairment of vital organs. Despite the identification of causative …

Background/Aim: Thoracic neurogenic tumors are most frequently located in the posterior
part of the mediastinum or on the chest wall, along the intercostal nerves. Schwannomas are …

Describing the changes in surgical procedures and factors affecting the surgical outcome of
patients who have undergone complete resection of giant mediastinal tumors (GMTs …

Methods Between July 2013 and July 2018, medical data of a total of 31 patients (26 males,
5 females; mean age 27.7±8.2 years; range, 18 to 56 years) who underwent radical surgery …

目的: 总结巨大纵隔肿瘤的治疗经验. 方法: 巨大纵隔肿瘤病人31 例. 根据肿瘤的位置,
生长方向和与周围组织的关系, 采用不同的手术入路和方式: 3 例T 形切口入路手术, 5 例Hemi …

Background Giant thoracic tumour (GTT) does not have a clear definition, but, as per usual
terminology, they are thoracic masses whose long axis is> 10 cm or covering more than …

Introduction: Spinal schwannomas constitute up to 30% of all spinal tumors and they are
usually located at intradural extramedullary region (72%). Schwannomas may also be …

Background Schwannomas may remain asymptomatic, and may be discovered incidentally.
Case presentation Here we describe a case of a young female complaining of upper …

Intercostal schwannomas can present incidentally and lead to compressive thoracic
symptoms. These slow-growing and benign tumors typically arise from intercostal nerves …

Methods: Between July 2013 and July 2018, medical data of a total of 31 patients (26 males,
5 females; mean age 27.7±8.2 years; range, 18 to 56 years) who underwent radical surgery …