
Common peroneal nerve schwannoma, a rare cause of sciatica - Case report & review of literature
By: Iroshani Kodikara and Dhanusha Gamage
Abstract
Schwannoma typically a slow-growing tumour that bears the reputation of the most common benign peripheral nerve sheath tumour. Sciatic nerve schwannoma is rare (1%) tumour that can manifest with symptoms of sciatica (1). Diagnosis of schwannoma is often delayed, notably when presents with symptoms of sciatica (1- 4).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v4i1.116 | Journal eISSN: 2550-2832
Language: English
Page range: 60 - 66
Published on: Sep 15, 2020
Published by: Anatomical Society of Sri Lanka
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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