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Washington University Experience | NEOPLASMS - CRANIAL AND PARASPINAL NERVEs | Schwannoma | 3C5 Schwannoma (Case 3) H&E 10X
The mass is composed of dense areas formed by benign spindle cells arranged in fascicles and whorled nodules (Antoni A areas) with palisades of nuclear-rich and nuclear-free zones (Verocay bodies), as well as hypocellular, edematous/myxoid areas with cystic changes (Antoni B). Blood vessels within the tumor show mural thickening and hyalinization. In some areas distinguishing Verocay bodies from pseudo-Meissner corpuscles may be difficult.
