Intraosseous neurilemmoma involving the distal tibia and fibula: a case report.
Journal: The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal
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Abstract
Schwannoma, or neurilemmoma, is a benign nerve sheath tumor most commonly located in the soft tissue. Occasionally, Schwannomas involve osseous structures. Involvement of two adjacent long bones was not found in a review of the English language medical literature. We present the case of a neurilemmoma affecting both the distal fibula and tibia. Although rare, intraosseous neurilemmoma should be included on the differential diagnosis of painful, radiographically benign-appearing lesions arising in long bones.
Authors
Ryan Ilgenfritz, Kevin Jones, Nathan Lueck, Joseph Buckwalter
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