Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to F Marcelo.
Schwannoma or neurilemmoma designate a tumour that originates in the Schwann cells of peripheral nerves, therefore occurring anywhere in the body. They are very rare in the penis. In the literature are reported twenty seven cases of penile schwannoma. We report a case of multiple schwannoma of the penis and make a brief literature revision about this rare pathology.
"Hanging drop" method was used in 45 patients to determine interpleural needle placement which was easily achieved in 100% of the cases, advancing a catheter through the needle without any difficulty. No pneumothorax was observed. In conclusion, we consider that "hanging drop" method is effective to determine interpleural needle placement, with little disturbance to the patient.