Lumbar plexus schwannoma causing recurrent syncope.

2012-08-25

Liu, David Shi Hao

Brazenor, Graham

Chu, Peter

Danne, Peter

Journal Article

10.1016/j.jocn.2012.03.018

Retroperitoneal schwannomas are rare and present non-specifically. They usually manifest secondary to their compressive effects on adjacent structures. We describe a patient who presented with recurrent syncope resulting from a large retroperitoneal schwannoma stretching the inferior vena cava and compromising venous return. We also discuss the salient aspects of preoperative investigations leading to definitive diagnosis and surgery.

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Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 2012; 19(11): 1594-6

Journal of Clinical Neuroscience