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Schwannoma of the ulnar nerve: a case report and review of the literature.

Abstract

We report a case of a large ulnar nerve schwannoma, a rare type of soft tissue neoplasm. Diagnostic pearls are described to facilitate a more accurate and timely diagnosis. These characteristics include mobility, Tinel's sign, MRI target sign, S100 histological staining, Antoni patterns, and others. With a correct diagnosis, the tumor can be extirpated with preservation of nerve function and a low risk of recurrence.

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    • Authors

    Boustany A, McClellan WT

    Institution

    West Virginia University School of Medicine, USA.

    Source

    The West Virginia medical journal 108:2 pg 36-8

    MeSH

    Diagnosis, Differential
    Female
    Humans
    Middle Aged
    Neurilemmoma
    Ulnar Nerve

    Pub Type(s)

    Case Reports
    Journal Article
    Review

    Language

    eng

    PubMed ID

    22655434