Psammom D32.9

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Tumor originating from the endothelium of atopic arachnoid tissue.

Manifestation
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From birth or during the first years of life.

Localization
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Exclusively on the head or along the spine.

Clinical features
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Cutaneous or subcutaneous rough nodules and infiltrates, firmly fused with the epidermis. No or bristle-like hairs on the occasionally atrophic covering skin.

Histology
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Meningo-endothelial cells, partially hyalinized stroma, psammoma bodies, nerves of different thickness penetrating the tumor, nevus cells.

Differential diagnosis
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Therapy
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Excision far in the healthy area.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020