Nerve sheath neoplasm

Definition

A benign or malignant neoplasm arising from the perineural cells in the sheaths surrounding the nerves. Representative examples include neurofibroma, schwannoma, and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor.

Also known as neoplasm of nerve sheath, neoplasm of the nerve sheath, nerve sheath neoplasm, nerve sheath tumor, tumor of nerve sheath, tumour of nerve sheath — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 3193 per MONDO
• MESH D018317 per MONDO
• NCIT C4972 per MONDO
• UMLS C0206727 per MONDO

Affected Organs