Peripheral Nerve Tumours

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Peripheral Nerve Tumours

Nerve sheath tumours
Generally tumours of Schwann cells
Common in dog Brachial plexus
Chronic single forelimb lameness
Weakness
Muscle Atrophy
Pain in Axilla
LMN signs (may get UMN if grows into spinal cord
Clinical signs
Imaging
Prognosis dependant on location
Poor prognosis if in spinal cord
Amputation of limb?