RT Journal Article
T1 A case of intestinal schwannoma initially suspected by transvaginal ultrasound
A1 López Marín, Laura
A1 Olloqui, Alejandro
A1 Villalba, Ana
A1 Puente, José Manuel
A1 Galindo Izquierdo, Alberto
AB Schwannomas are peripheral nerve sheath tumors. Due to their low incidence, few cases of colorectal schwannomas have been published, which increases the diagnostic challenge. The aim of this case report is to discuss the role of transvaginal ultrasound in different areas than the gynecological disorders, when on hands of properly trained professionals that perform systematized procedures. A 56-year-old woman consulted for postmenopausal genital bleeding. During transvaginal ultrasound, a colonic solid, hypervascularized mass of 23 × 26 mm was visualized. As a result of this incidental finding, the patient underwent a sigmoidectomy, with a final diagnosis of intestinal schwannoma. Transvaginal ultrasound is today one of the most useful and accurate diagnostic tools in the assessment of gynecological disorders. However,the proximity of other pelvic structures makes it possible to evaluate the presence of nongynecological conditions. This fact should encourage gynecologists to systematize the transvaginal ultrasound procedure.
PB Elsevier
SN 1930-0433
YR 2022
FD 2022-09-16
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/72046
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/72046
LA eng
NO CRUE-CSIC (Acuerdos Transformativos 2022)
DS Docta Complutense
RD 1 sept 2024