Schwannomatosis (SWN): tumours
Evidence-based neurology checklist on schwannomatosis (swn): tumours: Schwannomas: typical features These are typically multiple The average number of schwannomas per patient is 4.7 They are most frequently restricted to the upper limb They may be restricted to a spinal segment Schwannomas: usual…
Schwannomas: typical features
- These are typically multiple
- The average number of schwannomas per patient is 4.7
- They are most frequently restricted to the upper limb
- They may be restricted to a spinal segment
Schwannomas: usual locations
Schwannomas: unusual locations
Associated tumours
Synonym
References
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