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ES Journal of Case Reports

ISSN: 2767-6560

Brachial Plexus Schwannoma: Case Report

  • Case Report

  • S.Touihmi*1 , H.Mimouni1 and I.Rkain2
  • 1Faculty of Medicine and pharmacy of tangier, AbdelmalekSaadi University, Tétouan, Morocco
  • 2Department of otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery, university hospital, Tanger, Morocco
  • *Corresponding author: S.Touihmi, Faculty of Medicine and pharmacy of tangier, AbdelmalekSaadi University, Tétouan, Morocco
  • Received: July 20, 2020;Accepted: Aug 01, 2020; Published: Aug 03, 2020

Introduction

Schwannomas, also known as neurinomas are benign, solitary nerve sheath neoplasm. When they occur in the head and neck, in 25–45 % ofcases,they usually develop in cranial nerves and the sympathetic chain with relative sparing of the brachial plexus,.Brachial plexus tumors are a rare entity, only about 5% arise from the brachial plexus [1]. Due to its rarity and complex anatomical location they can pose a formidable challenge to surgeons.

We provide a summary of the brachial plexus schwannoma, and we highlight the clinical aspects of these tumors, the role of imaging in the diagnosis, the surgical treatment, and its outcomes.