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Schwannoma may be classified according to pathology into 4 subtypes: conventional schwannoma, cellular schwannoma, plexiform schwannoma, and melanotic schwannoma. Based on location it is classified into 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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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maneesha Nandimandalam, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
Historical perspective
Classification
Schwannoma may be classified according to pathology into 4 subtypes: conventional schwannoma, cellular schwannoma, plexiform schwannoma, and melanotic schwannoma. Based on location it is classified into 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.