Pigmented Melanotic Schwannoma of the Neck: Report of 2 Cases and Review of the Literature.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-2019
Abstract
BACKGROUND:: Melanotic schwannoma is a rare tumor with indeterminate biologic behavior and varying treatment recommendations.
METHODS:: We report 2 cases of pigmented melanotic schwannoma of the head and neck and perform literature review. The pathologic and immunohistochemical characteristics of melanotic schwannoma are reviewed.
RESULTS:: Two cases of melanotic schwannoma are presented. Both cases underwent surgical resection with one patient receiving adjuvant radiation therapy.
CONCLUSIONS:: Melanotic schwannoma is a rare nerve sheath tumor that is frequently mistaken for malignant melanoma. We describe 2 cases of pigmented melanotic schwannoma of the head and neck with different presentations and review the histopathological and immunohistochemical features.
Volume
98
Issue
2
First Page
102
Last Page
106
ISSN
1942-7522
Published In/Presented At
Topf, M. C., Pham, Q. H., D'Souza, J. N., Chaskes, M., Tuluc, M., Cognetti, D. M., & Luginbuhl, A. J. (2019). Pigmented Melanotic Schwannoma of the Neck: Report of 2 Cases and Review of the Literature. Ear, nose, & throat journal, 98(2), 102–106. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145561319826542
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
30884998
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article