What is benign retroperitoneal schwannoma?

A benign (non-cancerous) retroperitoneal (behind lower abdominal cavity) schwannoma is also known as neurilemmoma. It is a non-cancerous nerve sheath (nerve covering) tumor composed of Schwann cells. The tumor can compress nearby nerves and causes pain, weakness, and decreased sensation.

How do members experience benign retroperitoneal schwannoma?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with benign retroperitoneal schwannoma*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for benign retroperitoneal schwannoma*

Who has benign retroperitoneal schwannoma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 2
50s 1
60s 0
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 5