A Case of Schwannoma Arising from Brachial Plexus

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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2018;34(1):59-63.
Published online May 30, 2018.

Min Joon Kim;Jung Suk Kim;Woong Jae Noh;Tai Jung Park

상완신경총에 발생한 신경초종 1예

김민준;김정석;노웅재;박태정

Abstract

Brachial plexus schwannomas are rare tumors. They are benign nerve sheath tumors and only about 5% of Schwannoma arise from the brachial plexus. Due to its rarity and complex anatomical location they can pose a formidable challenge to surgeons. We present a case of a young patient who presented with an supraclavicular swelling three months, that were proven to be schwannoma on histopathology.

Key Words: Brachial plexus, Immobilization, Schwannoma

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