Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society

The Korean Neurosurgical Society (대한신경외과학회)
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Schwannoma of the Superficial Peroneal Nerve Presenting as Sciatica

  • Byun, Jae-Hoon (Department of Neurosurgery, St. Vincent Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Hong, Jae-Taek (Department of Neurosurgery, St. Vincent Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Son, Byung-Chul (Department of Neurosurgery, St. Vincent Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Won (Department of Neurosurgery, St. Vincent Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea)
  • Published : 2005.10.28
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Abstract

Schwannomas are benign nerve sheath tumors that can present in various locations and they have variable symptoms. However, schwannoma of the superficial peroneal nerve is rare, and only a limited number of cases have been reported. The authors here describe a case of schwannoma of the superficial peroneal nerve, which was initially considered as a L5 radiculopathy because of its clinical similarity. In the differential diagnosis of nontraumatic and nonarthritic pain of the lower leg and foot, benign tumors, particularly schwannomas of the peroneal nerves should be considered. Treatment by excision can result in relief of the symptoms and maintenance of function.

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