A rare cause of forearm pain: Schwannoma of the posterior interosseous nerve
AGRI-THE JOURNAL OF THE TURKISH SOCIETY OF ALGOLOGY, vol.30, no.2, pp.99-101, 2018 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 30 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2018
- Doi Number: 10.5505/agri.2016.04127
- Journal Name: AGRI-THE JOURNAL OF THE TURKISH SOCIETY OF ALGOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.99-101
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
A schwannoma, also known as a neurilemoma, is composed of Schwann cells, and is the most common benign tumor of the peripheral nerves. It commonly appears as a solitary lesion in the head and neck region. The diagnosis is based on ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and histopathological examination. This encapsulated tumor has a good prognosis with a low recurrence rate after surgical removal. This case report is a description of a forearm schwannoma that initially appeared to be a ganglion cyst.