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Neglected Giant Schwannoma Of The Sciatic Nerve. Case_Report And Literature Review, Tarek Elemam, Mohamed Hasan, Mohamed Elsebaey

Advanced Spine Journal

Background Data: Schwannomas originating from the sciatic nerve are extremely rare and usually present as a pathological mass on palpable examination or pain located in the thigh. Motor and sensory deficits are observed more often with big size lesions. Purpose: To describe a rare case of giant schwannoma of the sciatic nerve with 2 yearsdelay in management. Study Design: case_report and review of the literature.Patients and Methods: A 19-years- old female patient was referred to Suez Canal University Hospital after 6 years of pain and 2 years of improper management. She presented with increasing swelling in the posterior aspect of …