[A rare cause of forearm pain: Schwannoma of the posterior interosseous nerve].

[A rare cause of forearm pain: Schwannoma of the posterior interosseous nerve].

Agri. 2018 Apr;30(2):99-101

Authors: Terlemez R, Palamar D, Doğu B, Yılmaz F, Kuran B

Abstract
A schwannoma, also known as a neurilemoma, is composed of Schwann cells, and is the most common benign tumor of the peripheral nerves. It commonly appears as a solitary lesion in the head and neck region. The diagnosis is based on ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and histopathological examination. This encapsulated tumor has a good prognosis with a low recurrence rate after surgical removal. This case report is a description of a forearm schwannoma that initially appeared to be a ganglion cyst.

PMID: 29738063 [PubMed - in process]

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