Abstract

Schwannomas are benign tumors arising from the Schwann cells on the peripheral nerve sheath. This tumor affects specially adults between 20 and 50 years-old. Malignant transformation is rare and uncommon. The most common clinical presentation of sciatic nerve schwannoma is a painful palpable mass with paresthesia. We present the case of a 57 years old man with a schwannoma of the sciatic nerve. The imaging findings were suggestive of the diagnosis. The tumor was excised without neural damage and no neurological deficit was noted postoperatively.

Keywords: Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor; Schwannoma; Sciatic Nerve; Benign Tumor; Surgery

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Citation

Citation: Affes Hassene., et al. “Popliteal Schwannoma Simulating Vascular Tumor: An Uncommon Case". Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 3.6 (2020): 23-26.

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