Imaging and surgical approach for a schwannoma of the hand

J Med Ultrason (2001). 2014 Apr;41(2):229-32. doi: 10.1007/s10396-013-0495-7. Epub 2013 Sep 19.

Abstract

Schwannomas are benign encapsulated neoplasms of the peripheral nerve sheath. Clinical diagnosis is often difficult, and final diagnosis is usually based on histopathological findings. Imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography, can be optimized to improve assessment prior to surgical treatment. The present case demonstrates that high-resolution sonography can be useful in assessing the underlying cause of median nerve pathology.

Keywords: Magnetic resonance; Neoplasm; Power doppler; Sonography; Surgery.