title: An Unusual Localization of Intraosseous Schwannoma: The Hamate Bone.
abstract: Intraosseous schwannoma of the hamate bone presented in this case is a very rare benign tumor, and its diagnosis combined with clinical, imaging and needle biopsy is important to guide further therapy. The diagnosis of schwannoma of the hamate was proved histologically following its surgical treatment by curettage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Bezmialem Vakif University , Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Volkan
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gurkan
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Bezmialem Vakif University , Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Cavide
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sonmez
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Bezmialem Vakif University , Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ayse
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aralasmak
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Bezmialem Vakif University , Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Fatih
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Yildiz
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ozgur
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Erdogan
keywords: Hamate; bony shwannoma; intraosseous; schwannoma