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    Schwannoma of the clitoris: a case report
    (IMR PRESS, 2021-01-01) Kocak, Alper; Selam, Belgin; Akar, Eylem; Erkanli, Serkan
    Schwannoma (neurilemoma or neurinoma) is a tumor that develops from the Schwann cells in the myelin sheath of the peripheral nerves. It is most commonly observed on the head, neck, upper and lower extremities, posterior mediastinum and retroperitoneum. Schwannomas are rarely found in the external female genitalia. To the best of our knowledge, only 6 cases of clitoral schwannoma have been reported in medical literature. We currently report the case of a 46-year-old woman who was presenting with a 3 X 2 cm, painless mass in her clitoris for the past two years. She has no history of neurofibromatosis. Surgical excision of the mass was undertaken. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry revealed schwannoma of the clitoris. No evidence of local recurrence was noted after 6 months of follow-up. We are reporting the current patient because of the rare location of schwannoma. In the present case report, clinical features, treatment guidelines, diagnostic features and the immunohistochemical characteristics of this tumor are reviewed.
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    Transient osteoporosis of pregnancy: case report
    (GALENOS YAYINCILIK, 2010-01-01) Ergin, Tolga; Selam, Belgin; Lembet, Arda; Ozturk, Harika Bodur; Damlacik, Atilla; Demirel, Cem
    Transient osteoporosis of pregnancy is a rarely observed skeletal pathology developing in the last months of pregnancy. Meticulous evaluation is important for the differential diagnosis of severe and progressive hip and/or groin pain in pregnant patients. MRI is a valuable and safe technique for demonstrating bone marrow edema and skeletal abnormalities during pregnancy. Avoidance of vaginal delivery and non-weight bearing measures are essential in order to prevent complications such as hip fractures related to transient osteoporosis of pregnancy. We present the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of an uncommon case of transient osteoporosis of pregnancy with resolution of symptoms and postpartum.