Neurilemmoma (Neurilemmoma)

Neurolemmoma is a benign tumor arising from the sheaths of nerve fibers (neurofibroma). It is the most common peripheral nerve tumor. Most often localized on the face, neck and limbs. Clinically manifests itself as a painless compaction along the nerve. Diagnosis is based on MRI and histological examination. Surgical treatment involves removing the tumor within healthy tissue. The prognosis is favorable.

Neurilemmoloma is a benign formation similar to a fibroma, which belongs to lipomas, but has unusual tumors and contains many nerves. Neurilemmol ma has a diverse etiological and morphological composition of components, which makes it difficult to diagnose and difficult to eliminate. There is no clear opinion regarding the causes of formation. Practical aspect. Some authors indicate that the formation may be associated with stroke or hydrocephalus. Neuroma in the vast majority of cases grows from the posterior and middle parts of the neurofibromatous plexus.