Neurilemoma del muslo de tipo Antoni A

neurilemoma of schwannoma is a uncommon tumor originating from shwann cells of peripheral nerves. generally, has a benign behavior and its malignancy is low. this patient came to consultation due to a increase of the proximal third of left thigh. patient was treated in his health area with drugs and physiotherapy. was operated on and we founded a fibrous and hard mass with a interior small cyst. sample was sended of anatomical and pathologic study diagnosing a type antony a neurilemoma. this is a uncommon case offering a brief review of medical literature on pathogeny, diagnosis and therapeutical guiding of this infrequent tumor.