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perineurioma/hypertrophic neuropathy?
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perineurioma/hypertrophic neuropathy?
by kdsgreenhill, Mar 24, 2004 12:00AM
Hello, Thanks for trying to find something on perineurocytoma. I believe that it does have another name yet I still can't find any history of one on the oculomotor nerve. I have found a small bit of information on perineuriomas and from what I have found it is also still being called a hypertrophic neuropathy. Seems to be some debate. Anyways if you know of anything on these I would appreciate some information. Also I would like to ask how much you know about cranial nerve healing or regenerating? Thanks for your time. Kim
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-CS, Mar 26, 2004 12:00AM
Based on the initial description of a grape like mass, this does not sound like a hypertrophic neuropathy. The perineurium is the wrapping around a nerve (like the plastic around a electrical wire). A perineuroma is a enlargement of this covering in a focal area of the nerve. My advice is to obtain the official biopsy report, and then investigate further.
Regarding the healing of a cranial nerve. When nerves are not functioning properly it can be due to compression of the nerve or interuption of the nerve. If a nerve is compressed then the recovery it typically very good and typically takes months, but can recover over years. If a nerve is interupted, then the nerve has to re-grow, and this can take months to years depending on the distance which it has to re-grow. However, this is assuming that the nerve path remains intact. I hope this helps explain some of your questions.
Good luck
Regarding the healing of a cranial nerve. When nerves are not functioning properly it can be due to compression of the nerve or interuption of the nerve. If a nerve is compressed then the recovery it typically very good and typically takes months, but can recover over years. If a nerve is interupted, then the nerve has to re-grow, and this can take months to years depending on the distance which it has to re-grow. However, this is assuming that the nerve path remains intact. I hope this helps explain some of your questions.
Good luck
