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MRI T1 fat suppression showed the tumor mass (arrows).
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Since the sonography of the leg was not conclusive, we performed, a few days later, a magnetic resonance imaging of the leg that was in favor of hemangioma or schwannoma (Figure 1), prompting the patient to undergo surgery.
(a, b) Clinical aspect of the tumor mass.
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Thus, under spinal anesthesia along with tourniquet control, the entire tumor mass was shelled out carefully in one piece with no damage (Figure 2) and was sent for histopathological examination.
Histological section at low (a) and medium (b) magnification showing tumor proliferation. Note the Verocay bodies (black arrow) (HE x100; HE x200).
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Ten days later, the result was concomitant with plexiform schwannoma with no sign of degeneration (Figures 3 and 4).
Immunohistochemical study showed a positive staining of the tumor cells by the anti-PS 100.
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Ten days later, the result was concomitant with plexiform schwannoma with no sign of degeneration (Figures 3 and 4).