Primary leptomeningeal low-grade Schwann cell neoplasm.

BMJ Case Rep

Anatomical Pathology, Alfred Health, Prahan, Victoria, Australia.

Published: November 2021

We discuss an extremely rare case of low-grade Schwann cell leptomeningeal neoplasm with no evident intradural primary, presenting with rapid neurological decline leading to death reflecting the aggressive biological behaviour of this entity despite its low-grade morphology. Notwithstanding extensive investigations, the diagnosis was only established on autopsy as clinical presentation is non-specific making diagnosis challenging. This condition could be considered in patients presenting with leptomeningeal disease if initial workup of more common causes is non-revealing.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8606774PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2021-244440DOI Listing

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