neurofibroma

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

Benign tumour of nerve & sheath tissue

Epidemiology

Most common benign nerve sheath tumour

- associated with NF 1

- usually arises from small cutaneous nerves

Classification

1.  Localised

- most common type

- usually solitary (90%) with no genetic association

- nil malignant transormation