Schwannoma classification

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shanshan Cen, M.D. [2]

Overview

classification

Schwannoma may be classified according to pathology into 4 subtypes: conventional schwannoma, cellular schwannoma, plexiform schwannoma, and melanotic schwannoma.


Classification
Pathology	Conventional schwannoma Cellular schwannoma Plexiform schwannoma Melanotic schwannoma
Location	Intracranial schwannoma: Acoustic neuroma (most common) Trigeminal schwannoma Facial nerve schwannoma Jugular foramen schwannoma Hypoglossal schwannomas Spinal schwannoma Intercostal nerve schwannoma Intramuscular schwannoma Posterior mediastinum schwannoma Retroperitoneum schwannoma Intracerebral schwannoma

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