Open AccessSchwannoma of the brachial plexus presenting as a cystic swelling
Author(s) -
Krishnaraj Somayaji,
A Rajeshwari,
K. S. Gangadhara
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.229
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2231-3796
pISSN - 0973-7707
DOI - 10.1007/bf02974359
Subject(s) - medicine , brachial plexus , schwannoma , otorhinolaryngology , dissection (medical) , surgery , head and neck surgery , neck dissection , neurosurgery , radiology , pathology , carcinoma
Schwannomas are benign nerve sheath tumours. A small percentage of these tumours arise from the brachial plexus. Cystic degeneration and hemorrhagic necrosis can occur in these tumours in up to 40% of the cases. Detailed preoperative evaluation and careful dissection during surgery will avoid post operative neurological complications. We report a case of schwannoma of the brachial plexus presenting as a cystic neck swelling which was successfully managed by us.