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Sciatic nerve schwannoma: a case report.

Sameer Ajit Mansukhani¹, Rajendraprasad R Butala, Sunil H Shetty

¹Department of Orthopedics, Padmashree Dr DY Patil Medical College & Hospital, India.

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery (Hong Kong)

|September 1, 2015

Summary

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A sciatic nerve schwannoma was successfully excised in a 46-year-old woman. The surgery preserved nerve function, resulting in an uneventful recovery with no neurological deficits.

Keywords:

neurilemmoma sciatica

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Area of Science:

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Oncology
Surgical Science

Background:

Schwannomas are nerve sheath tumors, with sciatic nerve involvement being rare.
Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for preserving neurological function.

Observation:

A 46-year-old female presented with symptoms suggestive of sciatic nerve pathology.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) identified a well-defined, lobulated mass along the left sciatic nerve.
Positive Tinnel sign indicated nerve irritation.

Findings:

The sciatic nerve schwannoma was surgically excised.
The procedure ensured no damage to the sciatic nerve.
Post-operative assessment confirmed the absence of neurological deficits.

Implications:

This case highlights the successful surgical management of sciatic nerve schwannomas.
Complete tumor resection without neurological compromise is achievable.
It emphasizes the importance of prompt diagnosis and intervention for neurogenic tumors.