Posterior tibial nerve schwannoma (Neurilemoma)

case report

Authors

  • Jose Luis Moreno
  • Marcelino Gonzalez

Keywords:

Neurilemmoma/surgery, Tibial nerve/ pathology, Magnetic resonance imaging, Case report

Abstract

Schwannoma is a rare benign tumor of the peripheral nerve sheaths, with a diagnosis in most cases late. It is associated with irritative symptoms of the nerve by its compressive effect. At the time of evaluation, the patient was three years of evolution. After MRI, it was taken to surgery where it was extracted mass. Biopsy reported as schwannoma. One year after surgery, the patient is pain with mild discomfort and no recurrence of the tumor

Author Biographies

Jose Luis Moreno

Complejo Hospitalario Metropolitano Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid Ciudad de Panama, Panama.

Marcelino Gonzalez

Complejo Hospitalario Metropolitano Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid Ciudad de Panama, Panama.

Published

2014-12-07

How to Cite

Moreno, J. L., & Gonzalez, M. (2014). Posterior tibial nerve schwannoma (Neurilemoma): case report. Tobillo Y Pie, 6(2), 118–120. Retrieved from https://scijfootankle.emnuvens.com.br/tobilloypie/article/view/1446

Issue

Section

Case Report