Retroperitoneal neurilemoma diagnosed by endosonographically guided fine needle aspiration

J Clin Ultrasound. 2006 Jun;34(5):241-3. doi: 10.1002/jcu.20211.

Abstract

Retroperitoneal neurilemoma is an often asymptomatic benign tumor that is usually discovered incidentally. We report a case of retroperitoneal neurilemoma diagnosed via endosonographically guided fine needle aspiration and emphasize the importance of obtaining a definite diagnosis before surgical treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle / methods
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endosonography / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neurilemmoma / diagnosis*
  • Neurilemmoma / surgery
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Retroperitoneal Space / diagnostic imaging
  • Retroperitoneal Space / pathology