Cutaneous schwannoma of the foot

Authors
Ritter, SE Elston, DM
Citation
Se. Ritter et Dm. Elston, Cutaneous schwannoma of the foot, CUTIS, 67(2), 2001, pp. 127-129
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
CUTIS
ISSN journal
00114162 → ACNP
Volume
67
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
127 - 129
Database
ISI
SICI code
0011-4162(200102)67:2<127:CSOTF>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Schwannomas usually present as solitary subcutaneous tumors adherent to a p eripheral nerve. A solitary cutaneous schwannoma presenting as a solitary c utaneous nodule on the foot of a 19-year-old male is described. This is an unusual presentation of schwannoma, Saucerized excision produced an excelle nt result with no adverse effect on function or cutaneous sensation.