Title: Clinico-Histopathological Study of Schwannoma at a Tertiary Care Centre, Gwalior
Authors: Dr Sudha Iyengar, Dr Poonam Woike, Dr Rajesh Gaur
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i10.53
Abstract
Schwannoma is one of the few truly encapsulated neoplasms of the human body and is almost always solitary. It’s most common sites are flexor surfaces of the extremities, neck, mediastinum, retroperitoneum, posterior spinal roots and cerebellopontine angle. The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of schwannoma in greater Gwalior region, to know the gender wise and age group wise distribution along with its site, various types and common presenting symptoms. The records of data of patients who underwent brain surgeries from january 2013- december 2014 were retrieved. They were compiled, summarized and statistically analyzed. In the present study the prevalence of schwannoma was 15.3 % with male preponderance (65.8%). The most common site was flexor surfaces of the extremities (50%) and least were in retro peritoneum (5.3%). Age group between 31-40 years (28.9%) was mainly involved with the lesion. The most common presenting symptom was radiculopathy (73.7%). Schwannoma is a benign tumor and surgery for schwannomas usually results in good postoperative functional outcomes.
Keywords- Schwannoma, radiculopathy, Neoplasm.
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