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Schwannomatosis of the Spinal Accessory Nerve: A Case Report.

Ramin A MorshedAnthony T LeeYoung M LeeCynthia T ChinLine Jacques
Published in: Journal of brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injury (2019)
Schwannomatosis is a distinct syndrome characterized by multiple peripheral nerve schwannomas that can be sporadic or familial in nature. Cases affecting the lower cranial nerves are infrequent. Here, the authors present a rare case of schwannomatosis affecting the left spinal accessory nerve. Upon genetic screening, an in-frame insertion at codon p.R177 of the Sox 10 gene was observed. There were no identifiable alterations in NF1, NF2, LZTR1, and SMARCB1. This case demonstrates a rare clinical presentation of schwannomatosis in addition to a genetic aberration that has not been previously reported in this disease context.
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