title: Schwannoma of the brachial plexus presenting as a cystic swelling.
abstract: Schwannomas are benign nerve sheath tumours. A small percentage of these tumours arise from the brachial plexus. Cystic degeneration and hemorrhagic necrosis can occur in these tumours in up to 40% of the cases. Detailed preoperative evaluation and careful dissection during surgery will avoid post operative neurological complications. We report a case of schwannoma of the brachial plexus presenting as a cystic neck swelling which was successfully managed by us.
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT, K. V. G. Medical College Hospital, 574327 Kurunjibhag Sullia (D.K), Karnataka.
authors.forename: K S G
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Somayaji
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rajeshwari
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Gangadhara
keywords: Brachial Plexus; Cystic Swelling; Schwannoma