Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회지)

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A Case of Schwannoma Arising from Brachial Plexus

상완신경총에 발생한 신경초종 1예

  • Kim, Min Joon (Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Maryknoll Medical Center) ;
  • Kim, Jung Suk (Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Maryknoll Medical Center) ;
  • Noh, Woong Jae (Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Maryknoll Medical Center) ;
  • Park, Tai Jung (Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Maryknoll Medical Center)
  • Received : 2018.03.27
  • Accepted : 2018.05.14
  • Published : 2018.05.30
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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.

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