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Schwannomatosis: Multiple Schwannomas of the Upper Limb

From the Department of Plastic Reconstructive & Hand Surgery, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, UK

Correspondence: Corresponding author. Mr S. Hasham, Flat 2 Lacemakers House, North Road, Nottingham, NG7 1AG, UK. Tel.: +44 115 8447616; fax: +44 1332 254638. E-mail: saiidyhasham{at}hotmail.com

Schwannomas (also known as neurilemmomas) are neoplasms of the peripheral nerve sheaths. They are the most common benign tumour of peripheral nerves, yet they account for only 5% of all soft tissue tumours. Their incidence in the upper limb is variable, as is their clinical presentation.

We present an unusual case of multiple schwannomas in the upper limb so that other surgeons can share our experience and suggest the correct diagnosis when confronted with a similar case.

Key Words: schwannomatosis • schwannoma • multiple • magnetic resonance imaging

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 31, No. 2, 182-184 (2006)
DOI: 10.1016/J.JHSB.2005.10.010


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