Definition
Benign tumour of Schwann cells
Symptoms
May have a positive Tinel's
Pathology
Eccentrically located in nerve
- fascicles are splayed over it
Isolated
- Malignant degeneration rare
Part of NF syndrome
- malignant degeneration may be as high as 15%
Management
Surgical excision using microscope
- dissect fascicles off Schwannoma