Plexiform Schwannoma of the Foot: A Review of the Literature and Case Report

Abstract Plexiform schwannoma is a rare variety of benign nerve sheath tumor that is usually confined to the head and neck or trunk. In this article, we describe the case of a plexiform schwannoma of the foot in an adult male. In addition to a review of the literature, we discuss diagnostic characte...

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Published in:The Journal of foot and ankle surgery 2011, Vol.50 (1), p.68-73
Main Authors: Jacobson, Jeffrey M., MD, Felder, John Matthew, MD, Pedroso, Felipe, MD, Steinberg, John S., DPM
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Biopsy, Needle
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Follow-Up Studies
foot
Foot - pathology
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Male
Medical sciences
neoplasm
nerve sheath
Neurilemmoma - pathology
Neurilemmoma - surgery
Neurology
Orthopedics
Rare Diseases
Risk Assessment
skin flap
Soft Tissue Neoplasms - pathology
Soft Tissue Neoplasms - surgery
surgery
Treatment Outcome
tumor
Tumors of the nervous system. Phacomatoses
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Summary:Abstract Plexiform schwannoma is a rare variety of benign nerve sheath tumor that is usually confined to the head and neck or trunk. In this article, we describe the case of a plexiform schwannoma of the foot in an adult male. In addition to a review of the literature, we discuss diagnostic characteristics and differentiators for this tumor, an approach to surgical treatment, including reconstruction of the plantar foot defect after tumor extirpation, and why it is important for practicing foot and ankle surgeons to differentiate plexiform schwannoma from other similar tumors.
ISSN:1067-2516
1542-2224
DOI:10.1053/j.jfas.2010.07.002