What is schwannoma of spinal cord?

Schwannoma, also known as neurilemmoma, is usually a benign 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 schwannoma of spinal cord?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with schwannoma of spinal cord*

*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 schwannoma of spinal cord*

Who has schwannoma of spinal cord on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 1
40s 12
50s 8
60s 11
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 8
Female 30