Abstract
Schwannoma of the median nerve
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International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, monthly, open access, online journal, publishing high-quality, articles in all areas of basic medical sciences and clinical specialties
A 57-year-old female presented with a two-year history of increasing painful swelling on the flexor surface in the left distal forearm that was associated with progredient paraesthesias in the peripheral area of the median nerve since six months
Schwannomas, known as neurilemmomas, are benign nerve tumors that originate from the cells of the Schwann sheath, and constitute 5% of all benign soft tissue tumors
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International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, monthly, open access, online journal, publishing high-quality, articles in all areas of basic medical sciences and clinical specialties. Aim of IJCRI is to encourage the publication of new information by providing a platform for reporting of unique, unusual and rare cases which enhance understanding of disease process, its diagnosis, management and clinico-pathologic correlations. IJCRI publishes Review Articles, Case Series, Case Reports, Case in Images, Clinical Images and Letters to Editor. Website: www.ijcasereportsandimages.com (This page in not part of the published article.)
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