Primary Malignant Tumor of the Brachial Plexus Mimicking Schwannoma

Authors

  • Mehmet Osman Akçakaya Neurosurgery Clinic, Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul.
  • Burcu Göker Neurosurgery Clinic, Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul.
  • Mustafa Ömür Kasımcan Neurosurgery Clinic, Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul.
  • Mustafa Kemal Hamamcıoğlu Neurosurgery Clinic, Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul.
  • Talat Kırış Neurosurgery Clinic, Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5222/sscd.2015.086

Keywords:

Brachial plexus, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, synovial sarcoma

Abstract

Primary malignant tumors of the brachial plexus are rarely encountered compared to the benign pathologies of the region. In this report, we present a case with a primary malignant tumor of the brachial plexus which presented difficulties in making differential diagnosis between malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor and synovial sarcoma based on its pathology, and operated with a suggestive diagnosis of a schwannoma. The diagnostic tests, surgical approach and treatment modalities were discussed in the light of current literature.

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Published

2015-12-30

How to Cite

1.
Akçakaya MO, Göker B, Kasımcan M Ömür, Hamamcıoğlu MK, Kırış T. Primary Malignant Tumor of the Brachial Plexus Mimicking Schwannoma. J Nervous Sys Surgery [Internet]. 2015 Dec. 30 [cited 2025 Apr. 3];5(2):86-91. Available from: https://sscdergisi.org/index.php/sscd/article/view/82

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Case Report