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NEUROMA [2 records]

Record 1 2014-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Nervous System
DEF

A neoplasm that arises from Schwann cells of the cranial, peripheral, and autonomic nerves.

OBS

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Tumeur développée aux dépens des cellules de la gaine de Schwann.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema nervioso
DEF

Neuroma benigno de desarrollo lento que se origina en la neurilema(vaina externa de los axones) de las fibras nerviosas y suele estar compuesto de células de Schwann.

OBS

Se localiza habitualmente en los nervios craneales.

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Record 2 2012-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

A benign localized or diffuse tumor, consisting of a mixture of Schwann cells and fibroblasts accompanied by loosely arranged collagen fibers and mucinous material.

Key term(s)
  • fibroneuroma

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
Key term(s)
  • fibroneurome

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
DEF

Neuroma benigno poco frecuente que puede originarse en un nervio periférico, tejido blando, piel o hueso.

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