RESUMO
Posterior interosseous nerve syndrome is the most frequent syndrome of radial nerve compression, with the arcade of Frohse being the main site of compression. Its symptoms include difficulties in finger and wrist extension with possible radial deviation. Herein, we present a case of posterior interosseous syndrome caused by a schwannoma, a type of neurological tumor.
RESUMO
Abstract Posterior interosseous nerve syndrome is the most frequent syndrome of radial nerve compression, with the arcade of Frohse being the main site of compression. Its symptoms include difficulties in finger and wrist extension with possible radial deviation. Herein, we present a case of posterior interosseous syndrome caused by a schwannoma, a type of neurological tumor.
Resumo A síndrome interóssea posterior é a síndrome mais frequente de compressão do nervo radial, com a arcada de Frohse sendo o principal local de compressão. Seus sintomas incluem dificuldades na extensão do dedo e punho, com possível desvio radial. Aqui, apresentamos um caso de síndrome interóssea posterior causada por um schwannoma, um tipo de tumor neurológico.