Schwannoma of the Median Nerve at the Wrist and Palmar Regions of the Hand: A Rare Case Report

Schwannomas are also known as neurolemmas that are usually originated from Schwann cells located in the peripheric nerve sheaths. They are the most common tumours of the hand (0.8–2%). They usually present solitary swelling along the course of the nerve however multiple lesions may be present in cas...

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Main Authors: Harun Kütahya, Ali Güleç, Yunus Güzel, Burkay Kacira, Serdar Toker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/950106