Preferred Label : schwannoma;
RADLEX synonyms : neurilemoma; neurinoma; schwannoma (WHO grade I);
Definition : A neoplasm that arises from schwann cells of the cranial, peripheral, and autonomic
nerves. Clinically, these tumors may present as a cranial neuropathy, abdominal or
soft tissue mass, intracranial lesion, or with spinal cord compression. Histologically,
these tumors are encapsulated, highly vascular, and composed of a homogenous pattern
of biphasic fusiform-shaped cells that may have a palisaded appearance. (From DeVita
Jr et al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, pp964-5) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0027809;
Origin ID : RID4473;
UMLS CUI : C0027809;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
A neoplasm that arises from schwann cells of the cranial, peripheral, and autonomic
nerves. Clinically, these tumors may present as a cranial neuropathy, abdominal or
soft tissue mass, intracranial lesion, or with spinal cord compression. Histologically,
these tumors are encapsulated, highly vascular, and composed of a homogenous pattern
of biphasic fusiform-shaped cells that may have a palisaded appearance. (From DeVita
Jr et al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, pp964-5) [MeSH]
