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Neurolemmoma

definition

An encapsulated neoplasm in which the fundamental component is structurally identical to a syncytium of Schwann cells. It is thought to arise from the neural crest. By convention the "benign" schwannoma is preferably known as neurilemmoma and the "true" or malignant schwannoma is designated simply as schwannoma. Although it is the most common malignancy of peripheral nerves, it is poorly understood. With neurofibromas, neurilemmomas make up at least 65% of all neurogenic tumors. (From Stedman, 25th ed; Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992; DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p721)

synonyms

Neurolemmoma, Schwannoma, Neurinoma

UMLS

Neurilemmoma, Neurilemmoma, NOS, Neurilemmomas, Neurilemoma, Neurilemomas, Neurinoma, Neurinomas, Schwannoma

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