2004
DOI: 10.1590/s0004-282x2004000100030
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Schwanoma de plexo braquial: relato de dois casos

Abstract: RESUMO -Schwanomas, neurinomas ou neurilemomas são tumores benignos de nervos periféricos. Podem ocorrer em associação com a neurofibromatose tipo 2. Relatamos dois casos de tumor cervical originado em plexo braquial sem associação com neurofibromatose. Uma mulher, de 31 anos apresentando uma tumefação em região supraclavicular direita, dor irradiada para o membro ipsilateral e sinal de Tinel à percussão da região. Outra mulher, 52 anos, com cervicobraquialgia persistente à direita há um ano. Ambas foram subme… Show more

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“…Schwannomas and neurofibromas, as tumors of the nerve sheath, are composed mainly of Schwann cells. A target sign has been described in cases of nerve sheath tumors: this finding consists of a central hypointensity surrounded by a hyperintense rim on T2-weighted and enhanced T1-weighted images and this target sign may be absent when the tumor undergoes necrosis, hemorrhage or cystic change 6,7,8,9 . In cases of schwannomas, tumors adhere to the nerve fibers rather than infiltrate them, whereas in neurofibromas they grow within the nerve, leading to a dissociation of the nerve fibers 6,7 .…”
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“…Schwannomas and neurofibromas, as tumors of the nerve sheath, are composed mainly of Schwann cells. A target sign has been described in cases of nerve sheath tumors: this finding consists of a central hypointensity surrounded by a hyperintense rim on T2-weighted and enhanced T1-weighted images and this target sign may be absent when the tumor undergoes necrosis, hemorrhage or cystic change 6,7,8,9 . In cases of schwannomas, tumors adhere to the nerve fibers rather than infiltrate them, whereas in neurofibromas they grow within the nerve, leading to a dissociation of the nerve fibers 6,7 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Histological HE and immuno-histochemical evaluation allowed the final diagnosis of a schwannoma: this tumor is composed of tightly packed spindle-shaped cells that sometimes show cellular pleomorphism as a sign of degeneration, as well as cystic components 6,7,8 .…”
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“…Schwannomas are peripheral nerve system tumors that arise from the Schwann cells proliferation in the nerve root sheaths 1,5,15 . They are usually well encapsulated, solid or cystic, located along the nerves or surrounded by them, causing compression symptoms 5,11 . Furthermore, they are rarely invasive, presenting a slow growth and they are susceptible to surgical treatment 1,11 .…”
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“…They are usually well encapsulated, solid or cystic, located along the nerves or surrounded by them, causing compression symptoms 5,11 . Furthermore, they are rarely invasive, presenting a slow growth and they are susceptible to surgical treatment 1,11 .…”
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confidence: 99%