A Schwannoma is a form of neurovascular tumor of the peripheral nervous system sheath
When a Schwannoma becomes larger, more nerve tissues are affected, resulting in greater difficulty in treatment. In general, a Schwannoma begins slowly but grows rapidly.
When you first notice a Schwannoma, there may be numbness or tingling in the area of the tumor, sometimes occurring as a sharp, stabbing sensation. The most common symptoms of a Schwannoma include numbness of the face and extremities. Sometimes, your fingers and toes also become numb. It is very likely that a part of the nervous system is being affected by the Schwannoma.
When a Schwannoma starts to grow in an area of the body, it results in a localized mass of tissue called a neuropilectomy. A neuropilectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a portion of the nerve roots in order to reduce the amount of nerves being damaged. In most cases, the nerve roots are not removed altogether, although it is possible for them to be removed at some time in the future. With neuropilectomies, the remaining nerves are cut so that the tumor does not continue to grow. Neuropilectomies usually result in minimal nerve damage.
The process of removing the portion of a neuropilectomy so that the tumor does not continue to grow can be somewhat complex, because it involves cutting down on the nerve roots as well. During the surgical procedure, the surgeon will make a small cut around the base of each nerve and then make another small cut around the outside of each nerve. After the neuropilectomy is complete, the cut is made along the line between the nerve roots and the tumor. When this cut is made, the surgeon will be able to remove the nerve roots and save them from further damage to the nervous system.
However, the process is not complete until all of the nerve roots of the neuropilectomy have been removed. Because neuropilectomies are difficult to remove, they often have to be repeated over. This may lead to more nerve damage, especially if the neuropilectomy is placed on one nerve or a nerve root is located near the bone.
After removing the neuropelectomy, the surgeon may remove the portion of the neurolectomy that is attached to the severed nerves and leave the remaining portions of the nerves intact. This can be done either during the surgical procedure itself or through an incision. The incisions should be made near the spinal cord or where nerves are most likely to be damaged.
Although it is not always necessary to remove the entire nerve root when treating a schwannoma, the surgeon may decide that it is necessary to help with nerve damage. In most cases, the part of the neurophylectomy that is attached to the nerves must be removed to avoid further damage to the nerve. Sometimes the surgeon decides to remove the entire neuroprolect. If the surgeon decides that a brain tumor is causing more nerve damage than is necessary, he may choose to remove part of the nerve tissue.
Many people with neurolectomy, or those who have had body neurolectomy in the past, are concerned about nerve root damage. However, nerve damage caused by neurolelectomy is often minor and does not require surgical treatment.
Sometimes, when a nerve is damaged, the surgeon needs to replace it with a piece of tissue that has the same structure and function as the original, but it is not necessary to completely remove the nerve. If the nerve is damaged, the surgeon may need to replace it with a piece of tissue, but the nerve will still be present and function in the patient's body and will be protected by protective plates and screws.
Nerve damage caused by neuroprolectomy can include problems such as numbness in the arm inability to feel warm or cold, loss of muscle control, and even paralysis. This condition can affect a person's ability to walk and move and may require more specialized care.
Although there are many treatment options available to treat Neuropilectomies, it is important for patients to understand that some procedures such as chemotherapy are often not possible. When treating neuropilectomies, it is important that patients understand their specific case so that they can find the best treatment option for them.