Yonsei Med J. 1991 Mar;32(1):82-86. English.
Published online Feb 20, 2002.
Copyright © 1991 The Yonsei University College of Medicine
Case Report

Giant malignant schwannoma of the diaphragm: CT and ultrasound findings

Jong Tae Lee, Jong Doo Lee, Kyu Ok Choe and Woo Ick Yang
    • Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
    • Department of Pathology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

A rare case of malignant schwannoma of the diaphragm is presented. The CT and ultrasound findings are described, correlated with the pathologic findings. During surgery, the tumor presented as a dumbbell shaped mass with central disruption of the right diaphragm.

Keywords
Diaphragm-neoplasm; ultrasound studies-neurogenic tumor-computed tomography


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