WHAT IS THE SCHWANNOMA TUMOR - RARE DESEASES

What is the Schwannoma tumor?



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Schwannoma, also known as neurinoma or neurilemoma, is a type of benign tumor that affects Schwann cells located in the peripheral or central nervous system. Usually, this tumor arises after 50 years of age, and may arise in the head, knee, thigh or retroperitoneal region, for example. Treatment consists of surgical removal of the tumor, but in some cases, it may not be possible because of its location