Neurilemmoma, also known as a schwannoma, is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor of the nerve sheaths that covers the nerves; as the name implies, neurilemmomas commonly affect the nerves in the neck and brain.
Neurilemmoma, also known as a schwannoma, is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor of the nerve sheaths that covers the nerves; as the name implies, neurilemmomas commonly affect the nerves in the neck and brain.
Schwannomas, which remain outside the nerve and are slowly growing tumors that are less likely to become malignant (cancerous), may cause symptoms as they progress because of pressure they put on the nearby structures.
Adults are more likely to develop benign tumors of the nerves called schwannomas, the most common of which are vestibular tumors that affect the vestibulocochlear nerve, the eighth cranial nerve that supplies the ear. Schwannomas can also affect the upper limbs, where they typically manifest as a painless soft swelling.
Cause:
It has also been linked with conditions like neurofibromatosis, where one or more Schwanommas are present, making one more likely to develop the tumor if there are certain genetic tendencies in the family.
Symptoms:
The symptoms vary depending on the location of the tumor; if it affects the arms, one can see or feel a lump; if it affects any brain nerve, one may experience frequent headaches, vertigo, tingling, and numbness; if it affects the nerve that supplies the ear, one may experience hearing loss and tinnitus (noises in the ears); generalized weakness and body ache are also quite common; however, some patients may not experience any symptoms at all
Diagnosis:
Imaging methods like MRI, CT scan, X-ray, and ultrasound are the best ways to diagnose schwannomas, though a biopsy may be required to make the diagnosis.
Treatment:
A combination of surgery and radiotherapy may be required for malignant (cancerous) tumors if they are detected early enough. Conventional treatment involves treating the tumor’s symptoms (with the aid of medications) if the tumor is progressing.
It is possible to consider homeopathy for the treatment of schwannoma when the tumor is stable along with symptoms and one is unwilling to undergo surgery. The goal of homeopathic treatment is to slow down the further growth of the tumor, prevent the recurrence of the tumor after surgery, and provide symptomatic relief.
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