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01-09-2010 | Case Reports

Intraneural Perineurioma of the Median Nerve: Case Report and Literature Review

Authors: Neil S. Sachanandani, Justin M. Brown, Craig Zaidman, Stephanie S. Brown, Susan E. Mackinnon

Published in: HAND | Issue 3/2010

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Abstract

Intraneural perineurioma is a benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor of perineurial cell origin. We present the case of an intraneural perineurioma of the median nerve in a 23-year-old woman which posed a diagnostic challenge. Ultrasonography was found to be a quick, easy, and effective screening tool for identifying the source of the deficit followed by MRI to further elucidate the lesion. We discuss surgical management options for optimizing functional outcomes when addressing such lesions.
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Metadata
Title
Intraneural Perineurioma of the Median Nerve: Case Report and Literature Review
Authors
Neil S. Sachanandani
Justin M. Brown
Craig Zaidman
Stephanie S. Brown
Susan E. Mackinnon
Publication date
01-09-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
HAND / Issue 3/2010
Print ISSN: 1558-9447
Electronic ISSN: 1558-9455
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11552-009-9228-1

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