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01-02-2010 | Case Report

Successful excision of a rare cervical neurofibroma arising from the phrenic nerve: a case report

Authors: Hidetaka Arishima, Nathalie Streichenberger, Marc Sindou

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 2/2010

Abstract

Introduction

The patient had an enlarging left-side neck mass without neurological symptoms.

Methods

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging revealed a well-demarcated mass close to the left root of C4.

Results

During the surgery, we confirmed a tumour arising from the cervical phrenic nerve. Although neurogenic tumours of the phrenic nerve are associated with a high risk of causing hemidiaphragm palsy after the total excision, we could carry out a total excision without deficit.

Conclusion

The pathological examination revealed a neurofibroma.

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Title: Successful excision of a rare cervical neurofibroma arising from the phrenic nerve: a case report
Authors: Hidetaka Arishima
Nathalie Streichenberger
Marc Sindou
Publication date: 01-02-2010
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-009-0338-x

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Successful excision of a rare cervical neurofibroma arising from the phrenic nerve: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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