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A 67-year-old man presents with a lower leg mass close to his Achilles tendon.

Schwannomas are tumors of the nerve sheath and are almost always benign-malignant schwannomas have been reported.

Typically, these tumors grow in the head and neck region, but can arise in any nerve in the body-usually in areas where flexing is involved. Symptoms are often painless swelling in the affected region, accompanied by an electric-like shock when the area is felt.

Treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

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A 67-year-old man presents with a lower leg mass close to his Achilles tendon. What is your diagnosis?

Tumor Found Near Achilles Tendon

Cesar A. Moran, MD