Indian Journal of Pathology and Oncology

Giant axillary schwannoma: diagnosed on FNAC

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Author Details: Ranjan Agrawal, Nitesh Mohan, Parbodh Kumar

Volume : 4

Issue : 4

Online ISSN : 2394-6792

Print ISSN : 2394-6784

Article First Page : 653

Article End Page : 654

Abstract

Schwannomas are benign neoplasms of the nerve sheaths. They are commonly known to occur in the head and neck region. Brachial plexus schwannomas are extremely rare. Diagnosis using fine needle aspiration plays a vital role in starting an early treatment. A case of giant sized schwannoma in the left axilla of a 35 year old lady diagnosed on FNAC is presented here with.

Keywords: Giant, Axilla, Schwannoma, FNAC