[Peripheral nerve tumors]

Neurochirurgie. 2009 Oct;55(4-5):413-20. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2009.09.004. Epub 2009 Sep 30.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Peripheral nerve tumors are most often benign tumors of the nerve sheath; uncommonly they come from the nerve cells or are metastatic tumors. A precise diagnosis is required for well-adapted and effective treatment, as is good knowledge of fibromatosis diseases. In some cases, the diagnosis of the nerve tumor will lead to a diagnosis of phakomatosis. Surgical treatment must be clearly discussed, which, in case of schwannomas gives very good functional results. Primitive malignant tumors remain an unsolved therapeutic problem.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Nerve Sheath Neoplasms / pathology
  • Nerve Sheath Neoplasms / surgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / classification
  • Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome