Abstract
Although intracerebral schwannomas are typically regarded as benign intracranial tumors, malignancy and recurrence have been reported among patients harboring such neoplasms. The available literature consists of case reports and small series that present variable characteristics distinguishing these unusual lesions. Little advancement has been made to further the understanding and management of these tumors. The authors present 3 cases from their institution that highlight the difference between typical benign intracerebral schwannomas and histopathological variants that may portend more aggressive behavior. Also provided is a review of the literature in the hope of gaining a better understanding of these rare tumors.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 6-12 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2013 |
Keywords
- Intracerebral schwannoma
- Malignancy
- Neurofibromatosis
- Oncology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Clinical Neurology