Recurrent orbital schwannomas: clinical course and histopathologic correlation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Schwannomas are slow-growing typically encapsulated tumors composed of differentiated Schwann cells, the primary class of peripheral glial cells. Complete excision is the treatment of choice for orbital schwannomas that cause pain, d...

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Main Authors: Kron Michelle, Bohnsack Brenda L, Archer Steven M, McHugh Jonathan B, Kahana Alon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2415/12/44