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Facial Plexiform Neurofibroma in a 13-year-old Girl with Neurofibromatosis-1

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Neurofbromatosis (NF) is an autosomal dominant disorder that affects the bone, the nervous system, soft tissue and the skin. NF is a neurocutaneous condition that can involve almost any organ system existing in two subtypes. NF1 is the most common subtype and is referred to as peripheral NF. Plexiform neurofibromas are diffuse, elongated fibromas coursing along the nerves. These lesions frequently involve the trigeminal or upper cervical nerves- Though plexiform neurofibroma occurs in only 5% of patients with NF 1, it is considered pathognomonic feature of NF1. We present a case of plexiform neurofibroma in the left side of the face in a 13-year-old girl with NF1.

Source: Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10011-1306

Authors: Satya Ranjan Misra, Pavitra Sathyakumar, G Maragathavalli, Varun Rastogi

Language: English

Topic: Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2113604028

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Cites: 18

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