Lymph Node Biopsy with Iatrogenic Accessory Nerve (CN XI) Transection

Lymph Node Biopsy with Iatrogenic Accessory Nerve (CN XI) Transection

Lymph Node Biopsy with Iatrogenic Accessory Nerve (CN XI) Transection Injury. This medical illustration pictures a view of the muscles and superficial nerves of the neck and shoulder region following a lymph node biopsy, In this particular exhibit it is shown that the accessory nerve was accidentally transected by the physician resulting in a neuroma formation with subsequent atrophy of the trapezius muscle mass.

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