Hidden in the plexus: a case of brachial plexus schwannoma
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https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20261516Keywords:
Brachial plexus, Schwannoma, Neck swelling, Enucleation, Case reportAbstract
Schwannomas are benign, encapsulated, and slow-growing tumors that arise from Schwann cells of peripheral nerves. Although these tumors most commonly involve cranial nerves, brachial plexus schwannomas are rare and often misdiagnosed as other supraclavicular masses. We present the case of a 41-year-old male with a right-sided neck swelling, later diagnosed as a brachial plexus schwannoma. The patient underwent complete surgical excision with preservation of the surrounding neural structures and achieved good recovery. This case highlights the importance of including brachial plexus schwannoma in the differential diagnosis of supraclavicular swellings and discusses the challenges and outcomes of surgical management.
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