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Citation: Oyefule M, Mayank R and Simpfendorfer CH. Periportal Schwannoma: Two Case Reports and Review
of Periportal Mass. Gastrointest Cancer Res Ther. 2017; 2(3): 1023.
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Abstract
Introduction: We present two cases of periportal schwannoma and discuss
management of periportal mass.
Materials and Methods: The first case is a 55-year-old female who
presented with a six-month history of abdominal pain and fifteen-pound weight
loss. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) showed a 5cm complex periportal
mass. The mass originated from the proper hepatic artery from which it was
carefully dissected away and removed laparoscopically. The second patient
was a 33-year-old female who presented with three weeks of upper abdominal
and back pain. MRI showed cholelithiasis and an incidental 6.2cm mass in liver
segment IV-B extending into the periportal region. The mass was enmeshed
with surrounding biliary structures. Intraoperative frozen section of the
periportal mass confirmed it as a benign schwannoma. This patient underwent
laparoscopic cholecystectomy but the mass was not resected.
Results: The first patient was discharged on postoperative day two.
Histopathological examination confirmed the mass as a benign cystic
schwannoma. She remains asymptomatic and without any signs of recurrence
after twelve months follow-up. The second patient was discharged on
postoperative day one. Final biopsy pathology showed a plexiform schwannoma.
She remains asymptomatic after three years of follow-up.
Conclusion: To our knowledge, our first case is the only reported case
of laparoscopic resection of periportal schwannoma arising from the proper
hepatic artery. If intraoperative frozen section can identify a schwannoma as
benign, the mass can be left alone, and a major operation can be avoided, as
prognosis is excellent and malignant transformation of periportal schwannoma
has not been reported.
Keywords: Schwannoma; Periportal mass; Schwannoma laparoscopic
resection
Abbreviations
MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging; CT: Computed Tomography;
IOC: Intraoperative Cholangiogram
Introduction
Schwannomas are benign tumors that arise from Schwann cells of
peripheralnervemyelinsheaths.Initiallyreportedin1988byDaimaru
et al. [1], gastrointestinal schwannomas have an excellent prognosis
after surgical resection. Patients with periportal schwannomas can
present with abdominal pain or concerning features such as weight
loss, jaundice or anorexia raising suspicion for a malignant tumor
[2]. Schwannomas characteristically undergo cystic degeneration
due to vascular thrombosis and subsequent necrosis [3]. Computed
Tomography (CT) scan shows a well-defined, hypodense,
heterogeneous mass with peripheral enhancement [4] making the
differentiation from a malignant tumor even more difficult. Only 15
cases of periportal schwannomas have been described in the literature,
and preoperative diagnoses could not be made in any of them [2]. All
of these patients underwent open surgical resection.
We present two cases of periportal schwannomas approached
Case Series
Periportal Schwannoma: Two Case Reports and Review
of Periportal Mass
Oyefule M, Mayank R and Simpfendorfer CH*
Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery,
Cleveland Clinic Florida, USA
*Corresponding author: Simpfendorfer CH,
Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery,
Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd,
Weston, Florida 33331, USA
Received: June 13, 2017; Accepted: July 07, 2017;
Published: July 14, 2017
laparoscopically. The first patient underwent laparoscopic resection
of a periportal schwannoma arising from the proper hepatic artery.
To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of laparoscopic
resection of periportal schwannoma. The second patient underwent
a diagnostic laparoscopy, and the periportal mass was confirmed as a
benign schwannoma by intraoperative frozen section. The tumor was
encased around the extrahepatic biliary tree, so it was left in-situ to
avoid unnecessary extensive biliary surgery.
Materials and Methods
Case 1
A 55-year-old Caucasian female presented with six months
of severe abdominal pain, early satiety, bloating, steatorrhea and a
fifteen-pound weight loss. Past surgical history was significant for
laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Her laboratory studies (complete
blood count, liver function test) and tumor markers including
Carcino Embryonic Antigen (CEA) and Cancer Antigen 19-9 (CA
19-9) were within normal limit. Both upper and lower endoscopies
were normal. Abdominal CT showed a 5cm well-defined hypodense
mass in the porta hepatis (Figure 1a). No enlarged hilar lymph nodes
were identified. This was confirmed on an MRI as a 5cm complex,
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septated cystic mass, hyperintense on T2 signal, adjacent to porta
hepatis but separate from the pancreas and biliary tree (Figure 1b).
There was no intra or extra-hepatic bile duct dilatation. A decision
was made to pursue laparoscopic resection of the periportal mass
based on the extent to which the symptoms affected the patient’s
quality of life. Intraperitoneal access was gained through a Hasson
cannula and abdomen was insufflated with CO2
pneumoperitoneum
to a pressure of 12mmHg. Four 5-mm trocars were placed in the
upper abdomen (Figure 2). After introduction of the laparoscope
(KARL STORZ, Tuttlingen, Germany), the mass was easily identified
posterior to the hepatic artery (Figure 3a and 3b). It was dissected
carefully from surrounding structures using an ultrasonic dissector
(SonoSurg, Olympus, Tokyo, Japan). A network of peripheral
nerves was seen to be entering the tumor. The mass appeared to
arise from the proper hepatic artery. The cystic duct stump from
prior cholecystectomy was identified by the presence of surgical
clips (Figure 4a). An intraoperative cholangiogram (IOC) through
the cystic duct demonstrated normal filling of the bile duct and no
communication with the periportal mass (Figure 4b). The incision
on the cystic duct stump was closed with a 3-0 vicryl suture (Figure
4c). A clip was placed across the stalk of the mass where it seemed
to be arising from the proper hepatic artery. The mass was removed
safely in an endoscopic specimen retrieval bag. The duration of the
operation was 180 minutes, and blood loss was around 25mL.
Case 2
A 33-year-old female with a history of scoliosis and recent
submandibular schwannoma resection presented with three weeks
of upper abdominal and back pain. Abdominal CT scan reported a
cystic lesion measuring 4.6cm in the porta hepatis, which was later
confirmed on MRI. There was no intra or extrahepatic biliary duct
dilation, ruling out a choledochal cyst. Preoperative labs including
complete blood count, liver function tests, and tumor markers were
normal. After obtaining informed consent, the patient was taken to
the operating room given her intractable and chronic symptoms. She
subsequently underwent diagnostic laparoscopy, cholecystectomy,
and biopsy of the periportal mass. Intraoperatively, the mass was
seen near the Calot’s triangle, separate from the liver parenchyma
and biliary tree as confirmed by IOC. A frozen section of the biopsy
reported it as a benign-appearing schwannoma. Since the mass was
enmeshed with the surrounding structures in the hepatoduodenal
ligament, a decision was made not to perform the resection. The total
operative time was 165 minutes with an estimated blood loss of 50mL.
Results
In the case of the first patient, pathology showed mixture of
hyper-cellular cells with a palisading pattern and hypo-cellular cells
confirming it as schwannoma with cystic degenerative changes. On
immunohistochemistry, the mass stained positive for S-100 and
hematin. It was negative for HMB-45, desmin, and keratin. All these
findings supported the diagnosis of a benign periportal schwannoma.
The patient’s clinical course was uneventful, and she was discharged
on postoperative day two with complete symptom resolution by
postoperative day ten. No relapse has been observed after twelve
Figure 1a: Portal phase of CT abdomen showing a mass in the porta hepatis
(arrowhead).
Figure 1b: T2 weighted MRI showing a 5cm complex, septated cystic
mass adjacent to porta hepatis separate from the pancreas and biliary tree
(arrowhead).
Figure 2: Placement of laparoscopic trocars.
Figure 3a: Laparoscopic view of periportal mass.
Figure 3b: After initial dissection, the mass can be visualized posterior to the
hepatic artery. (PHA: Proper hepatic artery, CHA: Common hepatic artery,
GDA: Gastro-duodenal artery).
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months follow-up.
In the second case, the patient was discharged on postoperative
day one. Repeat ultrasound at three and six month’s demonstrated
stable size of the schwannoma. She reported complete resolution of
hersymptomsatsixweekspostoperatively.Sheremainsasymptomatic
at three years follow-up.
Discussion
Schwannomas, also known as neurilemomas, are benign tumors
that arise from the Schwann cells of peripheral nerve myelin sheaths.
These tumors are relatively uncommon with a poorly defined
incidence and can technically occur in any part of the body except
in optic and olfactory nerve tissue. They are usually found in the
head, neck, trunk and flexor surfaces of extremities [5]. Rarely do
they occur in the visceral abdomen and the retroperitoneum, with
an incidence rate less than 1%. Less than fifty cases of pancreatic
schwannoma [6] and less than twenty cases of extra-hepatic biliary
schwannoma have been reported in the literature [7-9]. Otani et al
reported a schwannoma arising from the remnant choledochal cyst
[10]. Schwannoma stemming from the porta hepatis is extremely
rare, and only fifteen such cases have been described over the last
thirty years [2]. Schwannoma arising from an abdominal artery is rare
but possible because of network of sympathetic and parasympathetic
nerve fibers present on the vessel wall. Only one case of schwannoma
originating from the proper hepatic artery has been reported before
our case [11]. We report 2 cases of periportal schwannoma (one
arising from the proper hepatic artery) from our institution.
Gastrointestinal schwannomas are slow growing and tend to
occur more frequently in middle-aged women between the ages of
30-60 years of age [7]. With periportal schwannomas, patients usually
are initially asymptomatic but may present later with symptoms of
obstructive jaundice due to mass effect. Radiological appearance is
highly variable and correlates with the ratio of organized cellular
components to myxoid tissues as well as the amount of cystic
degeneration present [12]. On ultrasound, schwannomas appear
as complex cystic masses with hyperechoic solid areas [13]. On CT
imaging, schwannomas appear sharply demarcated homogenous
mass, and those with high amounts of Antoni A areas appear
targetoid with central enhancement [3,14]. On MRI, schwannomas
show hyperintensity on T2- weighted imaging and hypointensity
on T1-weighted imaging [15]. Faster growth, lack of demarcation
and presence of invasion, contrast enhancement, irregular borders,
and vascular thrombosis suggest malignancy [16]. Gastrointestinal
schwannomas have avid uptake on the PET scan and can be
misinterpreted as a malignant lesion [17].
Periportal masses on imaging can have a wide differential.
However, some of the common and important differentials include
gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), cholangiocarcinoma,
choledochocele, primary or secondary lymphoma, enlarged lymph
nodes and low-grade sarcoma [18-20]. When patients present with
abdominal pain or jaundice, and a periportal mass is detected in
image scans, the diagnosis of a cholangiocarcinoma or a GIST may
be considered first. Hilar cholangiocarcinoma is most commonly
infiltrative and less common­ly mass-forming or polypoidal. MRCP
demonstrates a hilar stricture with biliary enhancement. A hypo- to
iso-attenuating or isointense mass is characteristically seen on arterial
phase and venous phase images, with progressive enhancement in
the delayed phase [13]. GIST has a more heterogeneous appearance
on the CT compared to schwannoma [14]. Primary and secondary
lymphomas of the gastrointestinal tract may have a similar CT
appearance to schwannomas, but lymphomas are commonly
Figure 4a: The cystic duct was identified by the presence of cystic duct clip
placed during previous laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Figure 4b: An intraoperative cholangiogram performed through the cystic
duct demonstrated normal filling of the bile duct and no communication with
the periportal mass.
Figure 4c: The cystic duct was closed laparoscopically with a 3-0 vicryl
suture.
Figure 5: Mass stalk connected to the proper hepatic artery is being clipped.
Red vessel loop is pulling the common hepatic artery.
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accompanied by adenopathy in the supporting mesenteries and
retroperitoneum [14]. Choledochal cyst shows segmental or diffuse
dilatation on imaging and MRCP also depicts a coexistent underlying
anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction [13]. Adenoma typically
involves the extra-hepatic bile duct, and it is seen as an intra-luminal
polypoidal mass isoechoic to the liver with possible dilatation of
the biliary tree on imaging [21]. Granular cell tumor, are usually
small tumors (<3cm) and imaging typically shows a short segment
biliary stricture with proximal dilatation though CT may show a
small heterogeneous soft-tissue mass [21]. Sarcoma can present as
a large mass with heterogeneous attenuation, signal intensity, and
enhancement; surgical excision is required for definitive diagnosis
[13].
It becomes challenging to get a specimen by fine needle aspiration
when the mass is high up in the porta-hepatis surrounded by blood
vessels. Retrieving a sufficient quantity of cells has been a problem, as
schwannomas tend to be hypocellular [22]. Even adequate specimens
may yield nonspecific cytology [23]. Intraoperative tissue biopsy with
frozen section can be done safely under vision [6,24], as in our second
case.
Histologically, schwannomas originating in the gastrointestinal
tract are composed of cellular Antoni A areas that do not show the
nuclear palisading pattern found in conventional schwannomas of
the soft tissues [1]. These are interspersed with other areas of loosely
organized gelatinous and myxoid components with scattered thick
walled blood vessels ­– Antoni B areas [25]. Moreover, schwannomas
of the digestive tract were recently reported to lack neurofibromatosis-
II genetic alterations, which support the theory that schwannomas
of the gastrointestinal tract are unique tumors distinct from
conventional schwannomas [26]. On immunohistochemistry, they
are positive for S-100 staining, attributable to spindle cells in Antoni
B areas, which helps in distinguishing them from neurofibromas [27].
They are also positive for Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) [2].
Schwannomas are negative for CD-34 and CD-117, which helps to
rule out GIST though there are few case reports where gastrointestinal
schwannomas were CD-34 positive [28]. Negative staining for desmin
and keratin virtually eliminates tumors of mesenchymal origin.
There are about eighteen cases of laparoscopic resection of
gastrointestinal schwannoma arising from the retroperitoneum,
but none of these were arising from the porta hepatis [29]. The first
case in our series is the first reported case of laparoscopic resection
of periportal schwannoma. Moriya et al analyzed forty-seven cases
Peri-portal Mass Clinical features CT MRI Histology IHC
1.
Periportal
Schwannoma
Abdominal pain,
Jaundice,
Anorexia,
Nausea
NF1 or NFII
Well-defined hypodense
heterogenous
Contrast enhancement
often showing secondary
degeneration
T1 – hypointense
T2 – hyperintense,
heterogeneous
Macroscopic – Spheroidal,
cystic degeneration,
Hemorrhage
Microscopic -
Antoni A area: hypercellular,
nuclear palisading and
Verocay bodies,
Antoni B area: hypocellular
S-100
positive
CD-117
positive
2. GIST
Abdominal pain, anemia,
emesis, gastric outlet
obstruction
Heterogenous, peripheral
enhancement with central
non-enhancement due to
necrosis
T1 – low signal intensity, solid
component with peripheral
enhancement
T2 – high signal intensity, solid
component
Spindled nuclei with pale
eosinophilic cytoplasm.
Cells are frequently
palisading with variable
mitotic activity
CD 34 and
CD 117
positive
3. Choledochal Cyst
Abdominal pain,
right upper quadrant mass,
jaundice
Segmental or diffused
dilatation of CBD.
Water-like hypodense
attenuation due to filling with
bile, may have thickened wall
if cholangitic
Coexistent underlying
anomalous pancreaticobiliary
junction.
T2 - hyperintense signal with
contrast filling of cyst
Fibrosis of cyst wall
columnar epithelium,
lymphocyte infiltration
and increased epithelial
metaplasia
4.
Cholangio-
carcinoma
Abdominal pain, jaundice,
weight loss
Mass forming – Arterial
phase shows ragged rim
enhancement; Portal phase
shows gradual centripetal
enhancement
Periductal infilterating –
thickening of the periductal
parenchyma with narrowed or
dilated duct
Intraductal tumor – Alteration
in duct caliber filled with
intraductal mass which
enhances with contrast CT
Mass forming – T1 –
hypointense
T2 – hyperintense
Capsular retraction,
heptolithiasis
Periductal infilterating –
equilibrium phase - periductal
enhancement around
the narrowed or dilated
intrahepatic duct
Intraductal tumor – Alteration
in duct caliber filled with
intraductal mass which
enhances with contrast MRI
Tubules, acini and solid
nests of adenocarcinoma
embedded in desmpolastic
stroma
Tumor spreads along
hepatic plates, duct walls
and via nerves
CK 7
and CK19,
positive
CK 20 and
CEA negative
5. Lymphoma
Fever, chills, night sweats,
lymphadenopathy, weight
loss, fatigue
Single dominant solid
hypoattenuating lesion
Adenopathy in the
supporting mesenteries and
retroperitoneum
T1 -hypointense
T2 - variable intensity
Depends upon the type
6.
Secondary
Metastasis
Blood loss anemia, weight
loss, fatigue, abdominal
pain
Hypoattenuating on non-
contrast CT
T1 - Moderately hypointense
T2 - Mild to moderately
hyperintense
Depending upon the primary
source of metastases
Table 1: Common differential diagnosis of periportal mass and their specific features.
CBD: Common Bile Duct; NF: Neurofibramatosis; GIST: Gastrointestinal Tumor; IHC: Immunohistochemistry.
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of pancreatic schwannoma reported in the literature, of which five
had malignant changes [6]. Even though they concluded large tumor
and associated cystic changes to be associated malignant changes
but on detailed analysis, only one case represented true malignant
pancreatic schwannoma [30]. Madusudhan et al reported a rare
case of biliary schwannoma involving both intra and extra-hepatic
biliary tract. Authors did not resect the tumor because of extensive
involvement of the biliary tract [21]. The management is similar
to our second case in the series where we decided not to resect the
tumor because of extensive involvement of the biliary tract. Periportal
schwannomas have an excellent prognosis after a surgical resection,
similar to conventional schwannomas. There is no evidence to date
that these tumors have a malignant potential [2,18,31] and they can
be monitored closely if they are encasing important biliary structures
to avoid an unnecessary radical biliary surgery.
Conclusion
To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of laparoscopic
resection of periportal schwannoma. With proper identification
of anatomy using IOC and careful sharp dissection, a periportal
schwannoma can be resected laparoscopically safely with quick
postoperative recovery. If the schwannoma is encasing important
biliary structures then it may require extensive biliary surgery.
However, if intraoperative frozen section can confirm it as a benign
schwannoma then the mass can be left alone and a major operation
can be avoided, as it has an excellent prognosis and malignant
transformation of periportal schwannoma has not been reported.
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Citation: Oyefule M, Mayank R and Simpfendorfer CH. Periportal Schwannoma: Two Case Reports and Review
of Periportal Mass. Gastrointest Cancer Res Ther. 2017; 2(3): 1023.
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  • 1. Citation: Oyefule M, Mayank R and Simpfendorfer CH. Periportal Schwannoma: Two Case Reports and Review of Periportal Mass. Gastrointest Cancer Res Ther. 2017; 2(3): 1023. Gastrointest Cancer Res Ther - Volume 2 Issue 3 - 2017 Submit your Manuscript | www.austinpublishinggroup.com Simpfendorfer et al. © All rights are reserved Gastrointestinal Cancer: Research & Therapy Open Access Abstract Introduction: We present two cases of periportal schwannoma and discuss management of periportal mass. Materials and Methods: The first case is a 55-year-old female who presented with a six-month history of abdominal pain and fifteen-pound weight loss. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) showed a 5cm complex periportal mass. The mass originated from the proper hepatic artery from which it was carefully dissected away and removed laparoscopically. The second patient was a 33-year-old female who presented with three weeks of upper abdominal and back pain. MRI showed cholelithiasis and an incidental 6.2cm mass in liver segment IV-B extending into the periportal region. The mass was enmeshed with surrounding biliary structures. Intraoperative frozen section of the periportal mass confirmed it as a benign schwannoma. This patient underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy but the mass was not resected. Results: The first patient was discharged on postoperative day two. Histopathological examination confirmed the mass as a benign cystic schwannoma. She remains asymptomatic and without any signs of recurrence after twelve months follow-up. The second patient was discharged on postoperative day one. Final biopsy pathology showed a plexiform schwannoma. She remains asymptomatic after three years of follow-up. Conclusion: To our knowledge, our first case is the only reported case of laparoscopic resection of periportal schwannoma arising from the proper hepatic artery. If intraoperative frozen section can identify a schwannoma as benign, the mass can be left alone, and a major operation can be avoided, as prognosis is excellent and malignant transformation of periportal schwannoma has not been reported. Keywords: Schwannoma; Periportal mass; Schwannoma laparoscopic resection Abbreviations MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging; CT: Computed Tomography; IOC: Intraoperative Cholangiogram Introduction Schwannomas are benign tumors that arise from Schwann cells of peripheralnervemyelinsheaths.Initiallyreportedin1988byDaimaru et al. [1], gastrointestinal schwannomas have an excellent prognosis after surgical resection. Patients with periportal schwannomas can present with abdominal pain or concerning features such as weight loss, jaundice or anorexia raising suspicion for a malignant tumor [2]. Schwannomas characteristically undergo cystic degeneration due to vascular thrombosis and subsequent necrosis [3]. Computed Tomography (CT) scan shows a well-defined, hypodense, heterogeneous mass with peripheral enhancement [4] making the differentiation from a malignant tumor even more difficult. Only 15 cases of periportal schwannomas have been described in the literature, and preoperative diagnoses could not be made in any of them [2]. All of these patients underwent open surgical resection. We present two cases of periportal schwannomas approached Case Series Periportal Schwannoma: Two Case Reports and Review of Periportal Mass Oyefule M, Mayank R and Simpfendorfer CH* Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, USA *Corresponding author: Simpfendorfer CH, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, Florida 33331, USA Received: June 13, 2017; Accepted: July 07, 2017; Published: July 14, 2017 laparoscopically. The first patient underwent laparoscopic resection of a periportal schwannoma arising from the proper hepatic artery. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of laparoscopic resection of periportal schwannoma. The second patient underwent a diagnostic laparoscopy, and the periportal mass was confirmed as a benign schwannoma by intraoperative frozen section. The tumor was encased around the extrahepatic biliary tree, so it was left in-situ to avoid unnecessary extensive biliary surgery. Materials and Methods Case 1 A 55-year-old Caucasian female presented with six months of severe abdominal pain, early satiety, bloating, steatorrhea and a fifteen-pound weight loss. Past surgical history was significant for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Her laboratory studies (complete blood count, liver function test) and tumor markers including Carcino Embryonic Antigen (CEA) and Cancer Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) were within normal limit. Both upper and lower endoscopies were normal. Abdominal CT showed a 5cm well-defined hypodense mass in the porta hepatis (Figure 1a). No enlarged hilar lymph nodes were identified. This was confirmed on an MRI as a 5cm complex,
  • 2. Gastrointest Cancer Res Ther 2(3): id1023 (2017) - Page - 02 Simpfendorfer CH Austin Publishing Group Submit your Manuscript | www.austinpublishinggroup.com septated cystic mass, hyperintense on T2 signal, adjacent to porta hepatis but separate from the pancreas and biliary tree (Figure 1b). There was no intra or extra-hepatic bile duct dilatation. A decision was made to pursue laparoscopic resection of the periportal mass based on the extent to which the symptoms affected the patient’s quality of life. Intraperitoneal access was gained through a Hasson cannula and abdomen was insufflated with CO2 pneumoperitoneum to a pressure of 12mmHg. Four 5-mm trocars were placed in the upper abdomen (Figure 2). After introduction of the laparoscope (KARL STORZ, Tuttlingen, Germany), the mass was easily identified posterior to the hepatic artery (Figure 3a and 3b). It was dissected carefully from surrounding structures using an ultrasonic dissector (SonoSurg, Olympus, Tokyo, Japan). A network of peripheral nerves was seen to be entering the tumor. The mass appeared to arise from the proper hepatic artery. The cystic duct stump from prior cholecystectomy was identified by the presence of surgical clips (Figure 4a). An intraoperative cholangiogram (IOC) through the cystic duct demonstrated normal filling of the bile duct and no communication with the periportal mass (Figure 4b). The incision on the cystic duct stump was closed with a 3-0 vicryl suture (Figure 4c). A clip was placed across the stalk of the mass where it seemed to be arising from the proper hepatic artery. The mass was removed safely in an endoscopic specimen retrieval bag. The duration of the operation was 180 minutes, and blood loss was around 25mL. Case 2 A 33-year-old female with a history of scoliosis and recent submandibular schwannoma resection presented with three weeks of upper abdominal and back pain. Abdominal CT scan reported a cystic lesion measuring 4.6cm in the porta hepatis, which was later confirmed on MRI. There was no intra or extrahepatic biliary duct dilation, ruling out a choledochal cyst. Preoperative labs including complete blood count, liver function tests, and tumor markers were normal. After obtaining informed consent, the patient was taken to the operating room given her intractable and chronic symptoms. She subsequently underwent diagnostic laparoscopy, cholecystectomy, and biopsy of the periportal mass. Intraoperatively, the mass was seen near the Calot’s triangle, separate from the liver parenchyma and biliary tree as confirmed by IOC. A frozen section of the biopsy reported it as a benign-appearing schwannoma. Since the mass was enmeshed with the surrounding structures in the hepatoduodenal ligament, a decision was made not to perform the resection. The total operative time was 165 minutes with an estimated blood loss of 50mL. Results In the case of the first patient, pathology showed mixture of hyper-cellular cells with a palisading pattern and hypo-cellular cells confirming it as schwannoma with cystic degenerative changes. On immunohistochemistry, the mass stained positive for S-100 and hematin. It was negative for HMB-45, desmin, and keratin. All these findings supported the diagnosis of a benign periportal schwannoma. The patient’s clinical course was uneventful, and she was discharged on postoperative day two with complete symptom resolution by postoperative day ten. No relapse has been observed after twelve Figure 1a: Portal phase of CT abdomen showing a mass in the porta hepatis (arrowhead). Figure 1b: T2 weighted MRI showing a 5cm complex, septated cystic mass adjacent to porta hepatis separate from the pancreas and biliary tree (arrowhead). Figure 2: Placement of laparoscopic trocars. Figure 3a: Laparoscopic view of periportal mass. Figure 3b: After initial dissection, the mass can be visualized posterior to the hepatic artery. (PHA: Proper hepatic artery, CHA: Common hepatic artery, GDA: Gastro-duodenal artery).
  • 3. Gastrointest Cancer Res Ther 2(3): id1023 (2017) - Page - 03 Simpfendorfer CH Austin Publishing Group Submit your Manuscript | www.austinpublishinggroup.com months follow-up. In the second case, the patient was discharged on postoperative day one. Repeat ultrasound at three and six month’s demonstrated stable size of the schwannoma. She reported complete resolution of hersymptomsatsixweekspostoperatively.Sheremainsasymptomatic at three years follow-up. Discussion Schwannomas, also known as neurilemomas, are benign tumors that arise from the Schwann cells of peripheral nerve myelin sheaths. These tumors are relatively uncommon with a poorly defined incidence and can technically occur in any part of the body except in optic and olfactory nerve tissue. They are usually found in the head, neck, trunk and flexor surfaces of extremities [5]. Rarely do they occur in the visceral abdomen and the retroperitoneum, with an incidence rate less than 1%. Less than fifty cases of pancreatic schwannoma [6] and less than twenty cases of extra-hepatic biliary schwannoma have been reported in the literature [7-9]. Otani et al reported a schwannoma arising from the remnant choledochal cyst [10]. Schwannoma stemming from the porta hepatis is extremely rare, and only fifteen such cases have been described over the last thirty years [2]. Schwannoma arising from an abdominal artery is rare but possible because of network of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve fibers present on the vessel wall. Only one case of schwannoma originating from the proper hepatic artery has been reported before our case [11]. We report 2 cases of periportal schwannoma (one arising from the proper hepatic artery) from our institution. Gastrointestinal schwannomas are slow growing and tend to occur more frequently in middle-aged women between the ages of 30-60 years of age [7]. With periportal schwannomas, patients usually are initially asymptomatic but may present later with symptoms of obstructive jaundice due to mass effect. Radiological appearance is highly variable and correlates with the ratio of organized cellular components to myxoid tissues as well as the amount of cystic degeneration present [12]. On ultrasound, schwannomas appear as complex cystic masses with hyperechoic solid areas [13]. On CT imaging, schwannomas appear sharply demarcated homogenous mass, and those with high amounts of Antoni A areas appear targetoid with central enhancement [3,14]. On MRI, schwannomas show hyperintensity on T2- weighted imaging and hypointensity on T1-weighted imaging [15]. Faster growth, lack of demarcation and presence of invasion, contrast enhancement, irregular borders, and vascular thrombosis suggest malignancy [16]. Gastrointestinal schwannomas have avid uptake on the PET scan and can be misinterpreted as a malignant lesion [17]. Periportal masses on imaging can have a wide differential. However, some of the common and important differentials include gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), cholangiocarcinoma, choledochocele, primary or secondary lymphoma, enlarged lymph nodes and low-grade sarcoma [18-20]. When patients present with abdominal pain or jaundice, and a periportal mass is detected in image scans, the diagnosis of a cholangiocarcinoma or a GIST may be considered first. Hilar cholangiocarcinoma is most commonly infiltrative and less common­ly mass-forming or polypoidal. MRCP demonstrates a hilar stricture with biliary enhancement. A hypo- to iso-attenuating or isointense mass is characteristically seen on arterial phase and venous phase images, with progressive enhancement in the delayed phase [13]. GIST has a more heterogeneous appearance on the CT compared to schwannoma [14]. Primary and secondary lymphomas of the gastrointestinal tract may have a similar CT appearance to schwannomas, but lymphomas are commonly Figure 4a: The cystic duct was identified by the presence of cystic duct clip placed during previous laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Figure 4b: An intraoperative cholangiogram performed through the cystic duct demonstrated normal filling of the bile duct and no communication with the periportal mass. Figure 4c: The cystic duct was closed laparoscopically with a 3-0 vicryl suture. Figure 5: Mass stalk connected to the proper hepatic artery is being clipped. Red vessel loop is pulling the common hepatic artery.
  • 4. Gastrointest Cancer Res Ther 2(3): id1023 (2017) - Page - 04 Simpfendorfer CH Austin Publishing Group Submit your Manuscript | www.austinpublishinggroup.com accompanied by adenopathy in the supporting mesenteries and retroperitoneum [14]. Choledochal cyst shows segmental or diffuse dilatation on imaging and MRCP also depicts a coexistent underlying anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction [13]. Adenoma typically involves the extra-hepatic bile duct, and it is seen as an intra-luminal polypoidal mass isoechoic to the liver with possible dilatation of the biliary tree on imaging [21]. Granular cell tumor, are usually small tumors (<3cm) and imaging typically shows a short segment biliary stricture with proximal dilatation though CT may show a small heterogeneous soft-tissue mass [21]. Sarcoma can present as a large mass with heterogeneous attenuation, signal intensity, and enhancement; surgical excision is required for definitive diagnosis [13]. It becomes challenging to get a specimen by fine needle aspiration when the mass is high up in the porta-hepatis surrounded by blood vessels. Retrieving a sufficient quantity of cells has been a problem, as schwannomas tend to be hypocellular [22]. Even adequate specimens may yield nonspecific cytology [23]. Intraoperative tissue biopsy with frozen section can be done safely under vision [6,24], as in our second case. Histologically, schwannomas originating in the gastrointestinal tract are composed of cellular Antoni A areas that do not show the nuclear palisading pattern found in conventional schwannomas of the soft tissues [1]. These are interspersed with other areas of loosely organized gelatinous and myxoid components with scattered thick walled blood vessels ­– Antoni B areas [25]. Moreover, schwannomas of the digestive tract were recently reported to lack neurofibromatosis- II genetic alterations, which support the theory that schwannomas of the gastrointestinal tract are unique tumors distinct from conventional schwannomas [26]. On immunohistochemistry, they are positive for S-100 staining, attributable to spindle cells in Antoni B areas, which helps in distinguishing them from neurofibromas [27]. They are also positive for Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) [2]. Schwannomas are negative for CD-34 and CD-117, which helps to rule out GIST though there are few case reports where gastrointestinal schwannomas were CD-34 positive [28]. Negative staining for desmin and keratin virtually eliminates tumors of mesenchymal origin. There are about eighteen cases of laparoscopic resection of gastrointestinal schwannoma arising from the retroperitoneum, but none of these were arising from the porta hepatis [29]. The first case in our series is the first reported case of laparoscopic resection of periportal schwannoma. Moriya et al analyzed forty-seven cases Peri-portal Mass Clinical features CT MRI Histology IHC 1. Periportal Schwannoma Abdominal pain, Jaundice, Anorexia, Nausea NF1 or NFII Well-defined hypodense heterogenous Contrast enhancement often showing secondary degeneration T1 – hypointense T2 – hyperintense, heterogeneous Macroscopic – Spheroidal, cystic degeneration, Hemorrhage Microscopic - Antoni A area: hypercellular, nuclear palisading and Verocay bodies, Antoni B area: hypocellular S-100 positive CD-117 positive 2. GIST Abdominal pain, anemia, emesis, gastric outlet obstruction Heterogenous, peripheral enhancement with central non-enhancement due to necrosis T1 – low signal intensity, solid component with peripheral enhancement T2 – high signal intensity, solid component Spindled nuclei with pale eosinophilic cytoplasm. Cells are frequently palisading with variable mitotic activity CD 34 and CD 117 positive 3. Choledochal Cyst Abdominal pain, right upper quadrant mass, jaundice Segmental or diffused dilatation of CBD. Water-like hypodense attenuation due to filling with bile, may have thickened wall if cholangitic Coexistent underlying anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction. T2 - hyperintense signal with contrast filling of cyst Fibrosis of cyst wall columnar epithelium, lymphocyte infiltration and increased epithelial metaplasia 4. Cholangio- carcinoma Abdominal pain, jaundice, weight loss Mass forming – Arterial phase shows ragged rim enhancement; Portal phase shows gradual centripetal enhancement Periductal infilterating – thickening of the periductal parenchyma with narrowed or dilated duct Intraductal tumor – Alteration in duct caliber filled with intraductal mass which enhances with contrast CT Mass forming – T1 – hypointense T2 – hyperintense Capsular retraction, heptolithiasis Periductal infilterating – equilibrium phase - periductal enhancement around the narrowed or dilated intrahepatic duct Intraductal tumor – Alteration in duct caliber filled with intraductal mass which enhances with contrast MRI Tubules, acini and solid nests of adenocarcinoma embedded in desmpolastic stroma Tumor spreads along hepatic plates, duct walls and via nerves CK 7 and CK19, positive CK 20 and CEA negative 5. Lymphoma Fever, chills, night sweats, lymphadenopathy, weight loss, fatigue Single dominant solid hypoattenuating lesion Adenopathy in the supporting mesenteries and retroperitoneum T1 -hypointense T2 - variable intensity Depends upon the type 6. Secondary Metastasis Blood loss anemia, weight loss, fatigue, abdominal pain Hypoattenuating on non- contrast CT T1 - Moderately hypointense T2 - Mild to moderately hyperintense Depending upon the primary source of metastases Table 1: Common differential diagnosis of periportal mass and their specific features. CBD: Common Bile Duct; NF: Neurofibramatosis; GIST: Gastrointestinal Tumor; IHC: Immunohistochemistry.
  • 5. Gastrointest Cancer Res Ther 2(3): id1023 (2017) - Page - 05 Simpfendorfer CH Austin Publishing Group Submit your Manuscript | www.austinpublishinggroup.com of pancreatic schwannoma reported in the literature, of which five had malignant changes [6]. Even though they concluded large tumor and associated cystic changes to be associated malignant changes but on detailed analysis, only one case represented true malignant pancreatic schwannoma [30]. Madusudhan et al reported a rare case of biliary schwannoma involving both intra and extra-hepatic biliary tract. Authors did not resect the tumor because of extensive involvement of the biliary tract [21]. The management is similar to our second case in the series where we decided not to resect the tumor because of extensive involvement of the biliary tract. Periportal schwannomas have an excellent prognosis after a surgical resection, similar to conventional schwannomas. 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