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Tinel sign(electric shock) on tapping lesion site again developed 2 months after excision of radial nerve schwannoma of arm, does this mean recurrence?

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Nerve irritation: This sounds like you might have some nerve irritation at the operative site or possible compression form scar tissue. You must call the suurgeon who did the excision.

Answered 5/1/2014

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Not at all: Tinel's sign is indicative of chronicity, and typically is present due to nerve re-innervation and peripheral sprouting, a sign of partial recovery. Hopefully the Schwannoma has been fully excised.

Answered 5/26/2016

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