title: Multiple plexiform schwannoma of the hand and forearm: a long-term follow-up.
abstract: We present a case report to illustrate the differential diagnosis and management of a multiple plexiform schwannoma involving the main nerve trunks of the upper limb in a 4 year-old boy. The tumour was diagnosed by MRI scan and histological examination. A 12 year follow-up is presented in which, despite multiple recurrences, the condition has been controlled by surgical means and the limb salvaged.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Upper Limb Surgery, Wrightington Hospital, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan WN6 9EP, UK. stalwalkar@aol.com
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Talwalkar
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cutler
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Stilwell
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005542:Forearm; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008475:Median Nerve; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014459:Ulnar Nerve