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J Brachial Plex Peripher Nerve Inj 2013; 08(01): e51-e54
DOI: 10.1186/1749-7221-8-12
Case report
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Schwannoma of the brachial plexus; report of two cases involving the C7 root[*]

Mamoon Rashid
1   Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
,
Omer Salahuddin
1   Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
,
Shumaila Yousaf
1   Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
,
Uzair A Qazi
1   Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
,
Kanwal Yousaf
1   Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
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29 October 2013

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25 September 2014 (online)

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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. They pose a great challenge to surgeons due to their rare occurrence and complex anatomical location. We present two cases who presented with a supraclavicular swelling, that were proven to be schwannoma on histopathology.

Keywords

Brachial plexus tumors - Schwannoma - Supraclavicular swelling

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