Intraosseous neurilemmoma involving the distal tibia and fibula: a case report

Iowa Orthop J. 2006:26:138-43.

Abstract

Schwannoma, or neurilemmoma, is a benign nerve sheath tumor most commonly located in the soft tissue. Occasionally, Schwannomas involve osseous structures. Involvement of two adjacent long bones was not found in a review of the English language medical literature. We present the case of a neurilemmoma affecting both the distal fibula and tibia. Although rare, intraosseous neurilemmoma should be included on the differential diagnosis of painful, radiographically benign-appearing lesions arising in long bones.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Fibula*
  • Humans
  • Neurilemmoma / diagnosis*
  • Tibia*