Unusual cause of non-discogenic sciatica: Foraminal lumbar root schwannoma

BACKGROUND: Schwannomas are tumors of peripheral nerves that develop from the nerve sheath. Foraminal schwannomas are rare and account for 1-5% of all spinal schwannomas. The lumbosacral root schwannoma is a rare cause of sciatica and may raise confusion in diagnosis with late discovery of the tumor...

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Autores principales: Karekezi, C., Egu, K., Djoubairou, B. O., Boutarbouch, M., Ouahabi, A. El
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2014
Materias:
Surgical Neurology International: Unique Case Observations
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4138822/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25184102
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2152-7806.137755

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4138822/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25184102
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2152-7806.137755

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