BENIGN AND MALIGNANT NERVE TUMORS

Tumors of peripheral nerves in the upper extremity are uncommon. All t oo frequently this diagnosis is made intraoperatively or postoperative ly with the potential to compromise the outcome of treatment. An appro priate index of suspicion is necessary for inclusion of peripheral ner ve tumors and a differential diagnosis of an upper extremity mass. Kno wledge of this group of neoplasms will help direct evaluation and trea tment.