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A schwannoma (acoustic neuroma or neurilemmoma) is a globular, firm, tan-yellow, solid to cystic neoplasm of nerve sheath (Schwann) cells. The researchers "also observed an insignificant increase in incidence of malignant schwannomas of the peripheral nerves in males, as well as hyperplasia of the olfactory epithelium in males and females. 89-91) Less common causes include Meniere disease and vestibular schwannoma on the eighth cranial nerve. |
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