Keywords
intercostal nerve
neurogenic tumor
schwannoma
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Abstract
Schwannomas, also known as neurilemmomas or neurinomas, are benign nerve sheath tumors, representing approximately 5% of benign soft-tissue neoplasms. Thus, intercostal nerve Schwannoma is a rare entity, and biopsy-excision is usually used to establish the diagnosis. Herein, we report a clinical case of a 18 years-old male with a large chest wall mass fortuitously found on a chest X-ray that was performed as part of an employment evaluation. Therefore, the patient was eligible for excisional and diagnostic surgery.
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