Prostatic schwannoma presenting with acute urinary and intestinal obstruction
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics
Abstract
Our case involves a 56-year-old man experiencing acute urinary retention and signs of acute intestinal obstruction. Imaging revealed a distinct large multiloculated cystic lesion (15.0 × 7.5 × 14.0 cm) originating from the right lobe of the prostate. Emergency laparotomy successfully achieved complete resection of the cystic lesion. Histopathology confirmed ancient schwannoma, displaying degenerative changes. The case indicated acute intracystic hemorrhage as a probable cause of sudden symptoms. This highlights the potential of prostatic schwannomas for cystic presentation and the capacity to cause acute surgical emergencies. Complete surgical excision remains the preferred treatment for this uncommon condition.
First Page
308
Last Page
310
DOI
10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_2627_23
Publication Date
1-1-2025
Recommended Citation
Gali, Kasi Viswanath; Chawla, Arun; Choudhary, Anupam; and Shah, Abhijit, "Prostatic schwannoma presenting with acute urinary and intestinal obstruction" (2025). Open Access archive. 14156.
https://impressions.manipal.edu/open-access-archive/14156