The Rare Large Common Peroneal Nerve’s Schwannoma—A Case Report and Literature Review
Rudiansyah Harahap,
Nurmaliannysa Dwinandia Harahap
Abstract:Schwannoma in the popliteal fossa is still rare, often diagnosed late because it grows slowly and has no symptoms. It is often misdiagnosed with connective tissue tumors or with neurological disorders originating in the spine or disorders of the peroneal nerve. Schwannoma within the common peroneal nerve is still rare in the popliteal fossa, with most tumor sizes around 2 cm in diameter due to their smaller size of nerve but can cause neurologic disturbance, especially when it is large. And over a long time, i… Show more
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