Neurofibroma derived from the deep peroneal nerve: a case report.
Neurofibromas may arise anywhere along a nerve from the dorsal root ganglion to the terminal nerve branches; however, peroneal nerve involvement is not common. Surgical resection of neurofibroma with total preservation of nerve function had been thought to be difficult. Here, we report a case of an intermuscular intraneural neurofibroma derived from the deep peroneal nerve in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1. The diagnostic criteria, characteristics of imaging studies, and operative approach are described. The function of the deep peroneal nerve was preserved, with satisfactory results.
Chang
Li-Ren
LR
Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan.
Shieh
Shyh-Jou
SJ
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009455:Neurofibroma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D020427:Peroneal Neuropathies / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery