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Schwannoma electrocardiogram

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

A schwannoma is a kind of tumor originating from the Schwann cells. The insulating myelin sheath which covers peripheral nerves is produced by the Schwann cells. Hence, one kind of tumor originating from the Schwann cells is called a schwannoma.

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