PubMed · 15177321
Nonneoplastic peripheral nerve tumors.
Abstract
Most of the nonneoplastic tumor-like lesions affecting the peripheral nervous system are rarely encountered. In many situations, a good history of the presenting symptoms can suggest a reactive or infectious neuroma. The physical examination can also suggest an inflammatory or hyperplastic lesion. In some cases, however, the correct diagnosis can only be made at surgery. Nonetheless, awareness of these lesions is important in limiting unnecessarily aggressive surgical procedures. Patients suspected of having nonneoplastic lesions are followed and treated surgically for symptomatic relief or when the diagnosis is unclear. In some situations, the surgical treatment of choice may be debated. Nevertheless, we adopt a conservative approach to these lesions and reserve more aggressive techniques for cases that do not respond to more conservative means.
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Jeff D Golan, Line Jacques. 2004. Nonneoplastic peripheral nerve tumors.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nec.2004.02.001
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