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.
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Costales, J.R., Socolovsky, M., Sánchez Lázaro, J.A. et al. Peripheral nerve injuries in the pediatric population: a review of the literature. Part III: peripheral nerve tumors in children. Childs Nerv Syst 35, 47–52 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-018-3976-6
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