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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shanshan Cen, M.D. [2]

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classification

Schwannoma may be classified according to pathology into 4 subtypes: conventional schwannoma, cellular schwannoma, plexiform schwannoma, and melanotic schwannoma.

Classification
Pathology
  • Conventional schwannoma
  • Cellular schwannoma
  • Plexiform schwannoma
  • Melanotic schwannoma
Location
  • Intracranial schwannoma:
  • Acoustic neuroma (most common)
  • Trigeminal schwannoma
  • Facial nerve schwannoma
  • Jugular foramen schwannoma
  • Hypoglossal schwannomas
  • Spinal schwannoma
  • Intercostal nerve schwannoma
  • Intramuscular schwannoma
  • Posterior mediastinum schwannoma
  • Retroperitoneum schwannoma
  • Intracerebral schwannoma

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