Peripheral nerve tumours--diagnostic and therapeutical basics.

In this review of international literature, we have described recent opinions on diagnostics and therapy of peripheral nerve tumours. We have emphasised the use of differential diagnostics on certain stages of therapeutic procedures. The importance of proper surgical technique choice and its influence on final results have been especially underlined. Other important factors influencing final therapeutical results have also been considered and discussed.

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