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Schwannoma of ascending colon treated by laparoscopic right hemicolectomy

Authors: Hun Jin Kim, Chang Hyung Kim, Sang Woo Lim, Jung Wook Huh, Young Jin Kim, Hyeong Rok Kim

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Schwannomas of the colon are rare and are difficult to diagnose preoperatively, since they often defy endoscopic and radiographic detection. Immunohistochemical stains are useful postoperatively to confirm this tumor, but more reliable diagnostic techniques (such as colonoscopic biopsy with immunohistochemistry) have emerged to enhance preoperative diagnostic accuracy. Here we report an instance of schwannoma arising in the ascending colon, where immunohistochemical staining of a preoperative biopsy facilitated diagnosis. After laparoscopic resection, histologic examination was confirmatory.

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Title: Schwannoma of ascending colon treated by laparoscopic right hemicolectomy
Authors: Hun Jin Kim
Chang Hyung Kim
Sang Woo Lim
Jung Wook Huh
Young Jin Kim
Hyeong Rok Kim
Publication date: 01-12-2012
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-10-81

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