Diaphragmatic neurilemoma
โ Scribed by Christopher R. McHenry; Jack Pickleman; Gayle Winters; Michael E. Flisak
- Book ID
- 102438567
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1988
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 217 KB
- Volume
- 37
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0022-4790
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โฆ Synopsis
The fourth case of diaphragmatic neurilemoma reported in the English literature is presented from our institution. Diaphragmatic tumors are usually benign and most are symptomatic. Utilizing CT scanning, these tumors can today be accurately localized. Excision via thoracotomy or celiotomy is easily accomplished and is the only reliable way to establish the identity of these lesions.
๐ SIMILAR VOLUMES
A case of familial multiple neurilemoma is reported. A 59-year-old man with five neurilemomas was treated. Fifteen of his 22 family members had had soft-tissue tumors. Ten neurilemomas had been diagnosed microscopically in five members of the family. There were no symptoms related to von Recklinghau