Benign Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors
Benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors, including schwannomas and neurofibromas, are non-cancerous growths that develop along peripheral nerves. Most can be monitored safely, but symptomatic or enlarging tumors are often treated with surgery.
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Treatment is tailored to the individual tumor and its symptoms.
• Observation — small, asymptomatic tumors may simply be monitored with serial imaging
• Surgical removal — recommended for symptomatic, enlarging, or functionally limiting tumors; the goal is complete removal with preservation of nerve function
• Medications — may help manage nerve pain or other related symptoms
With proper diagnosis and treatment, most patients do very well. Because some patients carry an underlying genetic syndrome, a multidisciplinary approach with regular surveillance may be recommended.