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What is the definition of Schwannoma?
A Schwannoma is a tumor of the peripheral nervous system or nerve root. A Schwannoma develops from cells called Schwann cells, a type of cell that wraps itself around peripheral nerves and provides protection and support. Schwannomas are almost always benign (not cancerous), but rarely, may become cancerous (a malignant Schwannoma). Symptoms of a Schwannoma may be vague and will vary depending on its location and size, but may include a lump or bump that can be seen or felt, pain, muscle weakness, tingling, numbness, hearing problems, and/or facial paralysis. Sometimes Schwannomas do not cause any symptoms. Schwannomas usually develop in otherwise healthy people for unknown reasons. In some cases, a Schwannoma is caused by a genetic disorder such as neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2), Schwannomatosis, or Carney complex. People with these genetic disorders usually have more than one Schwannoma. Schwannomas may be diagnosed using imaging studies. A biopsy may confirm the diagnosis.
What are the alternative names for Schwannoma?
  • Schwannoma
  • Benign schwannoma
  • Neurilemmoma
  • Neurilemoma
  • Neurolemmoma
  • Peripheral fibroblastoma
Who are the top Schwannoma Local Doctors?
Jeffrey T. Jacob
Elite in Schwannoma
Dr. Jeffrey T. Jacob
Neurosurgery
Elite in Schwannoma
Dr. Jeffrey T. Jacob
Neurosurgery

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Neurology - 3555 W 13 Mile

3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N120, 
Royal Oak, MI 
855-863-8761
Languages Spoken:
English
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Jeffrey Jacob is a Neurosurgery provider in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Jacob is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Subependymoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Jacob is currently accepting new patients.

Seilesh C. Babu
Elite in Schwannoma
Dr. Seilesh C. Babu
Otolaryngology
Elite in Schwannoma
Dr. Seilesh C. Babu
Otolaryngology

Michigan Ear Institute

30055 Northwestern Highway, Suite 101, 
Farmington Hills, MI 
248-865-4444
Experience:
29+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish, Telugu
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Seilesh Babu is an Otolaryngologist in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Babu has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Otosclerosis, Stapedectomy, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Babu is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Ravi N. Samy
Elite in Schwannoma
Dr. Ravi N. Samy
Otolaryngology
Elite in Schwannoma
Dr. Ravi N. Samy
Otolaryngology

LVPG Ear, Nose And Throat-1245 Cedar Crest

1245 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 101, 
Allentown, PA 
484-957-2770
Languages Spoken:
English
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Philosophy of care | My goal is treating others as I would like to be treated; the Golden Rule still works. Every person I meet (including colleagues, staff and students) needs to be treated with kindness, compassion and dignity. | Why I entered medicine | I have the ability to change lives and to save lives. | Community involvement | My wife, daughters and I are very active in the church; our faith is incredibly important to us. I believe it is important to build bridges to the community with volunteer work and outreach. | Personal interests | I enjoy working out, hiking, walking the dogs and reading. Dr. Samy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Mastoidectomy, and Nerve Decompression.

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What are the latest Schwannoma Clinical Trials?
Familial Investigations of Childhood Cancer Predisposition
Familial Investigations of Childhood Cancer Predisposition
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 09, 2026

Summary: NOTE: This is a research study and is not meant to be a substitute for clinical genetic testing. Families may never receive results from the study or may receive results many years from the time they enroll. If you are interested in clinical testing please consider seeing a local genetic counselor or other genetics professional. If you have already had clinical genetic testing and meet eligibility...

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Clinical Investigation to Evaluate the CONVIVO System for Discrimination of Normal From Abnormal Tissue During Brain Tumor Resection
Clinical Investigation to Evaluate the CONVIVO System for Discrimination of Normal From Abnormal Tissue During Brain Tumor Resection
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Diagnostic test
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the CONVIVO confocal endomicroscope in discriminating between normal and abnormal tissue in vivo during brain tumor surgery. The interpretation of intraoperative images obtained in situ will be tested against conventional histologic evaluation of targeted biopsies from imaged tissue. The study team hypothesize that th...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center