They are most frequently seen in the cervical and lumbar regions. In general schwannomas appear as rounded lesions.

CT Scan:

Shows bone erosion, and the density is hypo to slightly hyperdense.

MRI:

  • T1 - 75% are isointense
  • T2 - more than 95% are hyperintense
  • T1 C+ (Gd) - virtually 100% enhance.