Peripheral tumors of the intercostal nerves.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Fewer than 10% of primary neural tumors of the chest originate peripherally from intercostal nerves; most neural tumors of the chest arise in the mediastinum. Most patients with primary tumors of the intercostal nerve are asymptomatic. We report a case of neurilemmoma arising from an intercostal nerve in a woman seen for severe pain in the chest wall. Resecting the tumor relieved the pain. Recent medical literature describing peripheral tumors of thoracic nerves is reviewed.
Medical subject headings
- Intercostal Nerves
- Neurilemmoma
- Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms