Common peroneal nerve schwannoma, a rare cause of sciatica - Case report & review of literature
Iroshani Kodikara, Dhanusha Gamage
Abstract
Iroshani Kodikara, Dhanusha Gamage
Abstract
Schwannoma typically a slow-growing tumour that bears the reputation of the most common benign peripheral nerve sheath tumour. Sciatic nerve schwannoma is rare (1%) tumour that can manifest with symptoms of sciatica (1). Diagnosis of schwannoma is often delayed, notably when presents with symptoms of sciatica (1- 4).
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Schwannoma typically a slow-growing tumour that bears the reputation of the most common benign peripheral nerve sheath tumour. Sciatic nerve schwannoma is rare (1%) tumour that can manifest with symptoms of sciatica (1). Diagnosis of schwannoma is often delayed, notably when presents with symptoms of sciatica (1- 4).
Key concepts: Sciatica, Schwannoma, Medicine, Sciatic nerve, Nerve sheath, Neurilemoma, Surgery, Anatomy