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Obturator Schwannoma, a rare peripheral nerve sheath tumor

AUGUSTIN ABRAHAM T

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Schwannomas are peripheral nerve tumors  originating from the Schwann nerve sheath cells, commonly seen in the extremities. Retroperitoneal Schwannomas are rare(1). We present here the management of a case of Schwannoma arising from Obturator nerve. The most common presenting manifestation is a large         space-occupying lesion responsible for compression of neighbouring structures. Treatment is excision of the tumor in toto with maximum effort to preserve the nerve function.

 


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