Neurothekeoma

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Neurothekeoma
Neurothekeoma
Synonyms Nerve sheath myxoma
Pronounce N/A
Specialty Dermatology, Pathology
Symptoms Painless, slow-growing skin nodule
Complications N/A
Onset Typically in young adults
Duration Chronic
Types N/A
Causes Unknown
Risks None identified
Diagnosis Biopsy and histological examination
Differential diagnosis Dermatofibroma, Neurofibroma, Schwannoma
Prevention N/A
Treatment Surgical excision
Medication N/A
Prognosis Excellent with complete excision
Frequency Rare
Deaths N/A


A neurothekeoma is a rare, benign tumor that arises from the nerve sheath. It is typically found in the dermis or subcutaneous tissue and is most commonly located on the head, neck, and upper extremities. Neurothekeomas are generally considered to be of neural origin, although their exact histogenesis is still a subject of debate.

Classification[edit | edit source]

Neurothekeomas are classified into three main types based on their histological appearance:

  • Myxoid neurothekeoma: Characterized by a myxoid stroma and spindle-shaped cells.
  • Cellular neurothekeoma: Composed of more cellular, epithelioid cells with less myxoid stroma.
  • Mixed neurothekeoma: Exhibits features of both myxoid and cellular types.

Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]

Neurothekeomas typically present as slow-growing, painless nodules. They are usually well-circumscribed and can vary in color from flesh-toned to pink or red. The size of the tumor can range from a few millimeters to several centimeters in diameter.

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

The diagnosis of neurothekeoma is primarily based on histopathological examination. A biopsy of the lesion is performed, and the tissue is examined under a microscope. Immunohistochemical staining can aid in differentiating neurothekeomas from other similar lesions, such as dermatofibroma or nerve sheath myxoma.

Treatment[edit | edit source]

The standard treatment for neurothekeoma is surgical excision. Complete removal of the tumor is usually curative, and recurrence is rare. Due to the benign nature of the tumor, additional treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy are not required.

Prognosis[edit | edit source]

The prognosis for patients with neurothekeoma is excellent. These tumors are benign and do not metastasize. Recurrence after complete excision is uncommon.

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