Neurogenic Tumor of the Brachial Plexus: case report.
- Author:
Duk Sil KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pochon CHA University, Gumi CHA Hospital, Korea. cs550@hanmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Neurogenic tumor;
Brachial plexus
- MeSH:
Brachial Plexus*;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Nerve Fibers;
Neurilemmoma;
Subclavian Artery
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2004;37(1):84-87
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Neurogenic tumors of brachial plexus are rare lesions. Recently I experienced a case of Schwannoma arising from the brachial plexus. Thirtyfour-year-old man presented with a slow-growing mass on the left supraclavicular area. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a well demarcated solid mass on posterosuperior aspect of the left subclavian artery. During operation, a well-encapsulated mass was seen beneath the brachial plexus. I performed intracapsular enucleation of the tumor from the nerve in an effort to avoid damaging nerve fibers as much as possible. Post-operative neurological deficit was not found.
