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Prem A Kumar1, Biju Islary1, Ramya Ramachandra1
1Department of General Surgery, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery
|November 9, 2017
Summary
A rare brachial plexus tumor, schwannoma, caused axillary swelling in a 60-year-old female. Diagnosis involved fine needle aspiration cytology, MRI, and histopathology, confirming the benign schwann cell tumor.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Pathology
Background:
- Primary brachial plexus tumors are infrequent causes of axillary swelling.
- Schwannomas are benign neoplasms originating from Schwann cells, typically found in the head, neck, and limbs.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old female presented with a 2-year history of left axillary pain radiating to the upper limb.
- A painful left axillary swelling was noted for 3 months.
Findings:
- Diagnosis was established through fine needle aspiration cytology and magnetic resonance imaging.
- Histopathological examination definitively confirmed the presence of a schwannoma.
Implications:
- This case highlights schwannoma as a differential diagnosis for axillary masses.
- Accurate diagnosis of brachial plexus tumors is crucial for appropriate patient management.
