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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Psammomatous melanotic schwannoma
- Malignant melanotic schwannian tumor (proposed)
Definitions
- Unusual Schwann cell neoplasm containing variable melanin pigment and showing potential for malignant behavior
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
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Selected References
- Koeller KK et al: Intradural extramedullary spinal neoplasms: radiologic-pathologic correlation. radiographics. 39(2):468-90, 2019
- Chandran RS et al: Melanotic schwannoma of spine: illustration of two cases with diverse clinical presentation and outcome. Asian J Neurosurg. 13(3):881-4, 2018
- Bakan S et al: Primary psammomatous melanotic schwannoma of the spine. Ann Thorac Surg. 99(6):e141-3, 2015
- Torres-Mora J et al: Malignant melanotic schwannian tumor: a clinicopathologic, immunohistochemical, and gene expression profiling study of 40 cases, with a proposal for the reclassification of "melanotic schwannoma". Am J Surg Pathol. 38(1):94-105, 2014
- Carney JA: Psammomatous melanotic schwannoma. A distinctive, heritable tumor with special associations, including cardiac myxoma and the Cushing syndrome. Am J Surg Pathol. 14(3):206-22, 1990
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Psammomatous melanotic schwannoma
- Malignant melanotic schwannian tumor (proposed)
Definitions
- Unusual Schwann cell neoplasm containing variable melanin pigment and showing potential for malignant behavior
IMAGING
General Features
MR Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
- Koeller KK et al: Intradural extramedullary spinal neoplasms: radiologic-pathologic correlation. radiographics. 39(2):468-90, 2019
- Chandran RS et al: Melanotic schwannoma of spine: illustration of two cases with diverse clinical presentation and outcome. Asian J Neurosurg. 13(3):881-4, 2018
- Bakan S et al: Primary psammomatous melanotic schwannoma of the spine. Ann Thorac Surg. 99(6):e141-3, 2015
- Torres-Mora J et al: Malignant melanotic schwannian tumor: a clinicopathologic, immunohistochemical, and gene expression profiling study of 40 cases, with a proposal for the reclassification of "melanotic schwannoma". Am J Surg Pathol. 38(1):94-105, 2014
- Carney JA: Psammomatous melanotic schwannoma. A distinctive, heritable tumor with special associations, including cardiac myxoma and the Cushing syndrome. Am J Surg Pathol. 14(3):206-22, 1990
