Abstract:Introduction: Schwannoma is the most common benign tumor of the peripheral nerve sheath. They appear in the sheath of the nervous fascicle and are well-defined masses, which allow their dissection of the underlying neural bundle. Sciatic nerve involvement is rare, accounting for less than 1%. Case report: Male, 83. He has had sciatica on the left for 10 months. With progression of pain, VAS of 9 and difficulty to walk for 1 month after admission. On physical examination, a positive tinel sign in the left glute… Show more
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