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schwannoma

schwannoma A schwannoma is a noncancerous, usually enclosed, slow-growing tumor made up of Schwann cells.

A schwannoma is a noncancerous, usually enclosed, slow-growing tumor made up of Schwann cells. It occurs in peripheral or cranial nerves and tends to come back only rarely, with malignant change reported only in uncommon cases.