Javier Robla Costales1, Mariano Socolovsky2, Jaime A Sánchez Lázaro1, Rubén Álvarez García3, David Robla Costales3. 1. Universidad de León, León, Spain. 2. Peripheral Nerve & Brachial Plexus Surgery Program, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine, Buenos Aires, Argentina. marianosocolovsky@gmail.com. 3. Department of Plastic Surgery, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León, León, Spain.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Peripheral nerve tumors type, inciedence and treatment in the pediatric population should be analyzed. METHODS: We have performed an extense literature review of this subject. RESULTS: incidence and distribution are similar to those observed in adults. The most common peripheral nerve tumors in children are neurofibromas and schwannomas. Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors are also observed, specially associated with genetic syndromes, like neurofibromatosis and Carney complex. CONCLUSION: In this review, peripheral nerve tumors have been divided into three categories to aid with understanding: reactive and hyperplastic lesions, benign tumors, and malignant tumors. The most frequent lesions have been described.
INTRODUCTION:Peripheral nerve tumors type, inciedence and treatment in the pediatric population should be analyzed. METHODS: We have performed an extense literature review of this subject. RESULTS: incidence and distribution are similar to those observed in adults. The most common peripheral nerve tumors in children are neurofibromas and schwannomas. Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors are also observed, specially associated with genetic syndromes, like neurofibromatosis and Carney complex. CONCLUSION: In this review, peripheral nerve tumors have been divided into three categories to aid with understanding: reactive and hyperplastic lesions, benign tumors, and malignant tumors. The most frequent lesions have been described.