Schwannoma of the brachial plexus; report of two cases involving the C7 root^[*]

Abstract

Brachial plexus schwannomas are rare tumors. They are benign nerve sheath tumors and only about 5% of Schwannoma arise from the brachial plexus. They pose a great challenge to surgeons due to their rare occurrence and complex anatomical location. We present two cases who presented with a supraclavicular swelling, that were proven to be schwannoma on histopathology.

Keywords

Brachial plexus tumors - Schwannoma - Supraclavicular swelling

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