Pigmented Melanotic Schwannoma of the Neck: Report of 2 Cases and Review of the Literature

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-2019

Abstract

Background: Melanotic schwannoma is a rare tumor with indeterminate biologic behavior and varying treatment recommendations.

Methods: We report 2 cases of pigmented melanotic schwannoma of the head and neck and perform literature review. The pathologic and immunohistochemical characteristics of melanotic schwannoma are reviewed.

Results: Two cases of melanotic schwannoma are presented. Both cases underwent surgical resection with one patient receiving adjuvant radiation therapy.

Conclusions: Melanotic schwannoma is a rare nerve sheath tumor that is frequently mistaken for malignant melanoma. We describe 2 cases of pigmented melanotic schwannoma of the head and neck with different presentations and review the histopathological and immunohistochemical features.

Comments

This article was published in Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal.

The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0145561319826542.

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