Publications by Gianni M Refice

Publications by authors named "Gianni M Refice"

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Knee pain in saphenous nerve schwannoma: case report.

Roberto Gazzeri Gianni M Refice Marcelo Galarza Massimiliano Neroni Stefano Esposito

Neurosurg Focus

June 2007

The differential diagnosis of anteromedial knee pain is extensive and can be associated with meniscal tear, medial collateral ligament sprain, or pes anserinus bursitis. An association between knee pain and a peripheral nerve sheath tumor has rarely been reported. The authors describe the case of a 44-year-old man with a saphenous nerve schwannoma who presented with vague pain in the medial aspect of his knee mimicking the clinical presentation of a meniscal tear.

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- Gianni M Refice's research primarily focuses on the intersection of neurology and orthopedic conditions, particularly examining how peripheral nerve issues can manifest as pain in adjacent musculoskeletal structures.
- In his case report from 2007, he presents a unique instance of a saphenous nerve schwannoma contributing to knee pain, highlighting the complexity of differential diagnoses in such cases.
- The findings emphasize the importance of considering peripheral nerve sheath tumors in patients presenting with knee pain, which can often be incorrectly attributed to more common injuries like meniscal tears.

Publications by authors named "Gianni M Refice"

Knee pain in saphenous nerve schwannoma: case report.

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