Schwannoma of the brachial plexus mimicking an apical lung tumor.

Horowitz, J; Kline, D G; Keller, S M · Ann Thorac Surg · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

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

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