A Case of Neurilemmoma of the Brachial Plexus.
- Author:
Kyoung Mo AHN
1
;
Han Kook LEE
;
Kang Dae LEE
;
Tai Hyun YU
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Kosin University, Busan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Neurilemmoma;
Brachial plexus
- MeSH:
Brachial Plexus*;
Cochlear Nerve;
Cranial Nerves;
Head;
Neck;
Neurilemmoma*;
Vagus Nerve
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2002;45(7):733-735
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Neurilemmoma is a benign, solitary tumor which may occur from the nerve sheath of the peripheral, sympathetic and cranial nerves. Although it occurs most frequently in the head and neck region, especially in the acoustic nerve and the vagus nerve, the neurilemmoma of the brachial plexus is rare. We have experienced a case of neurilemmoma in the brachial plexus. Surgical excision was performed by anterior supraclavicular approach. The mass was removed completely, sparing the nerve function. We report this case with literature review.
