neurilemmoma

Assume all malignant until proven otherwise

1. Ganglion

Mucoid degeneration of a joint capsule or tendon sheath

- may fluctuate in size or disappear

- firm subcutaneous nodule

- may be painful, especially if compressed

Definition

Schwannoma

- benign tumour of nerve sheath

Epidemiology

Less common than neurofibroma

- occurs in adults

- can occur along any peripheral nerve

- also can occur along a nerve root

Usually a large nerve

More common in forearm

Seen in NF 2 

- acoustic Schwannoma