A case of intramammary solitary schwannoma (SS) (benign neurilemoma) diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) and supported by immunocytochemical study is reported. The tumor arose in the right breast of an 18-yr-old woman and was clinically and radiologically considered a fibroadenoma. The smears obtained by FNAB of the lump showed clusters of spindle-shaped cells and suggested a benign mesenchymal neoplasm. The presence of some structures reminiscent of Verocay bodies and the immunocytochemical reactivity for S-100 protein antiserum demonstrated the schwannian nature of the tumor and suggested the diagnosis of SS. The final histologic examination confirmed the cytologic diagnosis.

Breast solitary schwannoma: fine-needle aspiration biopsy and immunocytochemical analysis

MOMBELLO, Aldo;ZAMBONI, Giuseppe;BONETTI, Franco;
1994-01-01

Abstract

A case of intramammary solitary schwannoma (SS) (benign neurilemoma) diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) and supported by immunocytochemical study is reported. The tumor arose in the right breast of an 18-yr-old woman and was clinically and radiologically considered a fibroadenoma. The smears obtained by FNAB of the lump showed clusters of spindle-shaped cells and suggested a benign mesenchymal neoplasm. The presence of some structures reminiscent of Verocay bodies and the immunocytochemical reactivity for S-100 protein antiserum demonstrated the schwannian nature of the tumor and suggested the diagnosis of SS. The final histologic examination confirmed the cytologic diagnosis.
1994
Adolescence Biopsy; Needle Breast Neoplasms/chemistry/*pathology Case Report Female Follow-Up Studies Human Immunoenzyme Techniques Neurilemmoma/chemistry/
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