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Research Article | Volume 2 Issue 2 (None, 2008) | Pages 28 - 30
Isolated plexiform schwannoma of the hand
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PMID : PMC3157771
Received
May 13, 2008
Published
July 7, 2008
Abstract

Background:The plexiform schwannoma, a peripheral nerve sheath tumor, is a very rare entity. But dermatologists should be familiar with since they may be the first who make diagnosis possible by taking a deep biopsy. Main observation:A 24-year-old male presented with multiple asymptomatic subcutaneous nodules of the palmar side of his right hand. Histologic investigations revealed a plexiform schwannoma with numerous Antoni-A areas. There was no evidence of neurofibromatosis type 1 or 2.Conclusions: Plexiform schwannoma of the hand is a rare nerve sheath tumor. In individual (symptomatic) cases hand surgery is an option that needs a critical indication. In every case histologic investigations are mandatory to confirm the diagnosis and not to overlook the malignant variant of this disease.

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