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Intravascular embolisation and surgical resection of a giant neurofibroma with intratumoural haemorrhage

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: The use of pre-operative embolisation has been described for small neurofibromas, but not for giant lesions. Advances in embolisation techniques are extending the indications for this procedure, in particular to assist with operative intervention on a range of lesions. This case report describes a 45-year-old male with a giant neurofibroma who underwent embolisation to stabilise intratumoural haemorrhage and to assist with haemostasis during the subsequent surgical resection. Minimal transfusion was required and the patient has made a good recovery. This case demonstrates that pre-operative embolisation of these large and challenging lesions is technically feasible and appears to be beneficial in reducing perioperative blood loss and morbidity.

Source: British Journal of Radiology

DOI: 10.1259/bjr/42783229

Authors: R G Jones, P Kiatisevi, D C Morris, P L Munk, P W Clarkson, B A Masri

Institutions: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Lerdsin Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2138658607

FWCI: 0.766

Cites: 22

Cited by: 24

Related to: 10