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ArticleDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Epidemiological, Clinical, and Histopathological Features of the Head and Neck Region Schwannomas-Our Experience in the Western Part of Romania with Surgical Insights.

Adrian Nicoara, Marina Rakitovan, Raluca Maria Closca, Marius Militaru, Alexandru-Cristian Cindrea, Flavia Zara

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Adrian NicoaraDiscipline of Dentoalveolar Surgery, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Marina RakitovanOro-Maxillo-Facial Surgery Clinic, Emergency City Hospital, 300062 Timisoara, Romania.
Raluca Maria CloscaDepartment of Microscopic Morphology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0009-0001-1397-1864
Marius MilitaruDepartment of Neuroscience, Discipline of Neurology II, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Municipal Emergency Hospital Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-3464-5782
Alexandru-Cristian CindreaDepartment of Surgery, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0009-0001-7935-4471
Flavia ZaraDepartment of Microscopic Morphology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", 300041 Timisoara, Romania.

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Abstract

introductionSchwannomas are benign solitary, slow-growing, encapsulated, asymptomatic tumors arising from Schwann's sheath of nervous fibers.

objectivesThe current paper presents all the cases diagnosed with different types of schwannomas in the head and neck region between January 2009 and December 2023 in the Western part of Romania. In this period, ten cases of schwannoma were identified. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe pathological exams were performed at the Department of Pathology using morphological Hematoxylin-Eosin staining. In addition, immunohistochemical reactions were used in order to confirm the diagnosis.

resultsDemographic and clinical data, imaging features, surgical approach, and morphological and immunohistochemical aspects are presented. The results also display an impressive clinical picture of a gigantic ancient schwannoma.

conclusionsThis retrospective study describes our experience with head and neck schwannomas, the diagnostic methods available, the surgical decisions, and the histopathological aspects while analyzing the data and reviewing the published specialized literature in the English language.

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head and neck schwannomasimmunohistochemical reactionmaxillofacial pathologyoral pathology

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PMID39451657
PMCPMC11506826

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