Cutaneous microcystic/reticular schwannoma: a poorly recognized entity

Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
Boštjan LuzarEduardo Calonje

Abstract

Microcystic/ reticular schwannoma is exceptionally rare yet distinctive morphological variant of schwannoma with predilection for visceral sites lacking association with neurofibromatosis. To further delineate clinicopathological features of cutaneous microcystic/reticular schwannoma and to discuss its differential diagnosis. We analyzed three cutaneous microcystic/reticular schwannomas, occurring in two males and one female (mean age: 37.6 years). The tumors presented as a non-painful slightly raised papule (mean: 0.7 cm) on upper arm (n = 2) and back (n = 1). No recurrences were observed despite marginal excision (mean follow up: 42 months). Histopathologically, a multilobular proliferation was present in the dermis composed of bland tumor cells forming distinctive microcystic, reticular, lace-like or pseudoglandular structures, containing abundant myxoid/mucinous material. By immunohistochemistry, tumor cells lining microcystic structures corresponded to Schwann cells (diffuse S100 positive, variable GFAP positivity). A discontinuous EMA-positive perineurium was present at the periphery of some of the lobules. Cutaneous microcystic/reticular schwannoma expands the spectrum of benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors with reticu...Continue Reading

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