Schwannoma of the brachial plexus mimicking an apical lung tumor

作者: John Horowitz , David G. Kline , Steven M. Keller

DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(91)90927-I

关键词: SchwannomaLungLower trunkLung tumorResectionAnatomyBrachial plexusMedicine

摘要: Primary tumors of the brachial plexus are unusual. We describe a patient with large schwannoma lower trunk that had radiologic appearance an apical lung mass. Use posterior subscapular approach as well intraoperative nerve action potential recording permitted resection spared function.

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