Multiple plexiform schwannoma of the hand and forearm: a long-term follow-up

We present a case report to illustrate the differential diagnosis and management of a multiple plexiform schwannoma involving the main nerve trunks of the upper limb in a 4 year-old boy. The tumour was diagnosed by MRI scan and histological examination. A 12 year follow-up is presented in which, des...

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Published in:Journal of hand surgery, British volume British volume, 2005-08, Vol.30 (4), p.358-360
Main Authors: Talwalkar, S.C., Cutler, L., Stilwell, J.H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Follow-Up Studies
Forearm
Hand
Humans
Male
Median Nerve
Neurilemmoma - diagnosis
Neurilemmoma - surgery
plexiform
schwannoma
Ulnar Nerve
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Summary:We present a case report to illustrate the differential diagnosis and management of a multiple plexiform schwannoma involving the main nerve trunks of the upper limb in a 4 year-old boy. The tumour was diagnosed by MRI scan and histological examination. A 12 year follow-up is presented in which, despite multiple recurrences, the condition has been controlled by surgical means and the limb salvaged.
ISSN:0266-7681
1532-2211
DOI:10.1016/j.jhsb.2005.04.008