Multiple schwannoma of the penis

Schwannoma or neurilemmoma designate a tumour that originates in the Schwann cells of peripheral nerves, therefore occurring anywhere in the body. They are very rare in the penis. In the literature are reported twenty seven cases of penile schwannoma. We report a case of multiple schwannoma of the p...

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Published in:	Actas urologicas españolas Vol. 30; no. 8; pp. 824 - 828
Main Authors:	Simeão Versos, R, Louro, N, Borges, R, Palacios, A, Silva Ramos, M, Queiróz, J, Marcelo, F
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Spain 01-09-2006
Subjects:	Humans Male Middle Aged Neurilemmoma - diagnosis Penile Neoplasms - diagnosis
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Summary:	Schwannoma or neurilemmoma designate a tumour that originates in the Schwann cells of peripheral nerves, therefore occurring anywhere in the body. They are very rare in the penis. In the literature are reported twenty seven cases of penile schwannoma. We report a case of multiple schwannoma of the penis and make a brief literature revision about this rare pathology.
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ISSN:	0210-4806