SCHWANNOMA OF THE GASTRIC WALL - A CASE-R EPORT

Clinical and ultrasound examination showed a tumor adjacent to the pos terior gastric wall in two patients with noncharacteristic upper abdom inal pain. The structure of the at least fist-size masses was partly s olid, partly cystic and on palpation appeared soft and spongy with a s mooth surface. Colour ultrasound showed a high vascularity. All these factors were confirmed by computerized tomography. History as well as clinical and ultrasound examination suggested the diagnosis of schwann oma and this was confirmed by histopathology following laparotomy.