Benign Schwann cell neoplasm that arises from BP in perivertebral space (PVS)
PVS is cylindrical space surrounding vertebral column bound by deep layer of deep cervical fascia (DL-DCF)
Subdivided at level of transverse processes into anterior prevertebral and posterior paraspinal components
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Wang X et al: MR Neurography of brachial plexus at 3.0 t with robust fat and blood suppression. Radiology. 283(2):538-46, 2017
Lutz AM et al: MR imaging of the brachial plexus. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 24(1):91-108, 2014
Chhabra A et al: High-resolution 3T MR neurography of the brachial plexus and its branches, with emphasis on 3D imaging. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 34(3):486-97, 2013
Guerrissi JO: Solitary benign schwannomas in major nerve systems of the head and neck. J Craniofac Surg. 20(3):957-61, 2009
Siqueira MG et al: Management of brachial plexus region tumours and tumour-like conditions: relevant diagnostic and surgical features in a consecutive series of eighteen patients. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 151(9):1089-98, 2009
de Araujo CE et al: Neck nerve trunks schwannomas: clinical features and postoperative neurologic outcome. Laryngoscope. 118(9):1579-82, 2008
Gupta G et al: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. Neurosurg Clin N Am. 19(4):533-43, v, 2008
Binder DK et al: Primary brachial plexus tumors: imaging, surgical, and pathological findings in 25 patients. Neurosurg Focus. 16(5):E11, 2004
Wittenberg KH et al: MR imaging of nontraumatic brachial plexopathies: frequency and spectrum of findings. Radiographics. 20(4):1023-32, 2000
Murphey MD et al: From the archives of the AFIP. Imaging of musculoskeletal neurogenic tumors: radiologic-pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 19(5):1253-80, 1999
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Abbreviations
Brachial plexus (BP) schwannoma
Synonyms
Peripheral nerve sheath tumor
Neurilemmoma, neurinoma, or neuroma
Definitions
Benign Schwann cell neoplasm that arises from BP in perivertebral space (PVS)
PVS is cylindrical space surrounding vertebral column bound by deep layer of deep cervical fascia (DL-DCF)
Subdivided at level of transverse processes into anterior prevertebral and posterior paraspinal components
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Wang X et al: MR Neurography of brachial plexus at 3.0 t with robust fat and blood suppression. Radiology. 283(2):538-46, 2017
Lutz AM et al: MR imaging of the brachial plexus. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 24(1):91-108, 2014
Chhabra A et al: High-resolution 3T MR neurography of the brachial plexus and its branches, with emphasis on 3D imaging. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 34(3):486-97, 2013
Guerrissi JO: Solitary benign schwannomas in major nerve systems of the head and neck. J Craniofac Surg. 20(3):957-61, 2009
Siqueira MG et al: Management of brachial plexus region tumours and tumour-like conditions: relevant diagnostic and surgical features in a consecutive series of eighteen patients. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 151(9):1089-98, 2009
de Araujo CE et al: Neck nerve trunks schwannomas: clinical features and postoperative neurologic outcome. Laryngoscope. 118(9):1579-82, 2008
Gupta G et al: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. Neurosurg Clin N Am. 19(4):533-43, v, 2008
Binder DK et al: Primary brachial plexus tumors: imaging, surgical, and pathological findings in 25 patients. Neurosurg Focus. 16(5):E11, 2004
Wittenberg KH et al: MR imaging of nontraumatic brachial plexopathies: frequency and spectrum of findings. Radiographics. 20(4):1023-32, 2000
Murphey MD et al: From the archives of the AFIP. Imaging of musculoskeletal neurogenic tumors: radiologic-pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 19(5):1253-80, 1999
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