Histopathology Report:
Macroscopic Findings:
Specimen received in formalin consists of single unoriented lobular shape piece of tissue measuring 8.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm. The overlying capsule is intact. Serial slicing reveals a yellowish lesion (9.0 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm).This lesion is touching nearest inked resection margin. Representative sections are taken in six blocks as A1-6.
Microscopic Findings:
Histological examination of sections show a neoplasm arranged in hypo and hypercellular areas.
Individual neoplastic cells are spindle shaped and have elongated serpentine nuclei and moderate amount of eosinophilic cytoplasm. Few hyalinized blood vessels are noted in the background. Verocay bodies are evident. Few aggregates of lymphoid cells are also seen. No atypia, increased mitotic activity or necrosis is seen. There is no evidence of malignancy.
Diagnosis:
Presacral retroperitoneal mass:
- Schwannoma
- No evidence of malignancy is seen