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Schwannoma of the Median Nerve at the Wrist- A Case Report and Review of Literature

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  • Damián Gómez Hernández
  • Ricardo Monreal González
  • Javier Martínez Mesa

    (Hospital Universitario Madrid Torrelodones, España)

  • Eva Tejerina González
  • Elizabeth Rivero Rabilero

    (Centro Médico MEDEX, Perú)

Abstract

Benign tumours involving peripheral nerves of the upper extremity are uncommon. Schwannomas also known as neurolemmas are usually originated from Schwann cells located in the peripheral nerve sheaths. It is generally presented as an asymptomatic mass and its slow evolution remain an essential factor in diagnosis delays. Tumors with a long evolution and relatively large dimensions can undergo degenerative changes such as cyst formation, calcification, hemorrhage and fibrosis and are described as ancient schwannomas which can be misdiagnosed as sarcomas due to specific imaging and histologic findings.

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  • Damián Gómez Hernández & Ricardo Monreal González & Javier Martínez Mesa & Eva Tejerina González & Elizabeth Rivero Rabilero, 2017. "Schwannoma of the Median Nerve at the Wrist- A Case Report and Review of Literature," Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journals, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 4(5), pages 105-108, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:joroaj:v:4:y:2017:i:5:p:105-108
    DOI: 10.19080/OROAJ.2017.04.555648
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