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Journal of Case Reports
Schwannoma of Superficial Peroneal Nerve Presenting as Leg Pain
Manik Mahajan, Rajesh Sharma, Poonam Sharma1, Anchal Gupta.
From the Department of Radio-diagnosis and Imaging, ASCOMS Hospital, University of Jammu and Department of Pathology1, GMC Hospital, University of Jammu, Jammu (J&K), India.
Corresponding Author:
Dr. Manik Mahajan
Email: manikmahajan20000@gmail.com
Received: 07-SEP-2012 Accepted: 24-OCT-2012 Published Online: 25-OCT-2012
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2012.0026
Abstract
Schwannomas (or neurilemmomas) are lobulated, encapsulated tumours that arise from the neurilemmal cells in nerve sheaths. Schwannomas of the superficial peroneal nerves are a rare occurrence and a very few cases have been reported so far. Magnetic resonance imaging offers a precise diagnosis of the tumour. Herein, we report the Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging findings of superficial peroneal nerve schwannoma below the fibular neck in a middle aged female patient complaining of pain and tenderness in the lateral aspect of left leg.
Keywords : Schwannoma, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Peroneal nerve
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