Clinical, Radiological and Histopathological Findings in Costo-chondral Junction Schwannoma: A Case Report
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Costo-chondral junction Schwannomas are uncommon tumours of the chest wall that may arise from spinal roots or intercostals nerves. They usually present in young adults with painless chest wall mass. Not much literature is available about the description of costo-chondral junction schwannoma. Here we describe the clinical, radiological and pathological findings in a proven case of costo-chondral junction schwannoma.
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