title: Neurothekeoma of the hand.
abstract: Neurothekeomas are rare, benign connective tissue tumours probably of Schwann cell origin. We report an unusual case of a neurothekeoma involving the hand. Histological examination revealed characteristic myxoid nodules with spindle shaped cells. The immunocytochemical reaction for S-100 protein and neuron-specific enolase was positive. Complete excision proved curative as the tumour was well encapsulated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Grimsby General Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Bhaskar
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kanvinde
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008875:Middle Aged; D018321:Neurothekeoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010751:Phosphopyruvate Hydratase / Q000032:analysis; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D010751:Phosphopyruvate Hydratase