Pustaka Ilmiah Universitas Padjadjaran

Abstrak

Ulnar nerve Schwannoma: Case Reports and Litterature Review

Schwannomas are benign tumors that most commonly arise from peripheral nerve sheath and consist of 5–8% of soft tissue neoplasm.1,2,3 it is a non–invasive tumor covered by epineurium.2 Schwannomas are benign tumors of the nerve sheath common in adults. Schwannomas could be found in any age groups and tends to be developed at in periode of 30– 60 years. It very slowly grows, and neither influenced by gender or race.1,2 Mostly these tumors are solitary, found in the upper extremities rather than lower ones with a ratio of 2:1, and normally found in the volar surface.2 Signs and symptoms are not obvious, leading to frequent misdiagnosis. Based on literature only a quarter of all diagnostic tests provide accuracy. The choice of treatment is tumor resection.