Clin Surg | Volume 2, Issue 1 | Case Report | Open Access

Benign Foot Drop: Large Cystic Peroneal Schwannoma

Ridvan Alimehmeti^1*, Arben Rroji², Teona Bushati³, Florian Dashi¹, Arba Cecia⁴, Myfit Saraci¹ and Arsen Seferi¹

¹Department of Neurosciences, University of Medicine, Albania
²Department of Radiology, Service of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Center “Mother Theresa”, Tirana, Albania
³Department of Pathology, University of Medicine, Tirana, Albania
⁴George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, Tirana, Albania

^*Correspondance to: Ridvan Alimehmeti 

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Abstract

We report an exceptional case of large cystic Schwannoma of peroneal nerve causing foot drop. The clinical, radiological and electrophysiological characteristics are discussed. The cyst was surgically removed. Careful detachment and decompression of the nerve fibers was followed by gradual recovery from neurological deficit in six months. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of cystic Schwannoma. There is no local recurrence in more than two years follow-up.

Keywords:

Cystic; Schwannoma; Peripheral; Nerve; Foot-drop

Citation:

Alimehmeti R, Rroji A, Bushati T, Dashi F, Cecia A, Saraci M, et al. Benign Foot Drop: Large Cystic Peroneal Schwannoma. Clin Surg. 2017; 2: 1695.