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Plexiform Neurofibroma: A Case Report.
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- Patient and caregiver experiences with selumetinib for the treatment of pediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 and plexiform neurofibromas.Neuro-oncology practice · 2026Article
- Case Report: Primary sciatic leiomyosarcoma in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
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- Interdisciplinary care of facial plexiform neurofibroma: a case report.Journal of medical case reports · 2024Article
- Plexiform's perplexities: a tale of two plexiform neurofibromas.Journal of surgical case reports · 2024Article
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Central Nervous System Manifestations of Type 1 Neurofibromatosis: Pictorial Review and Retrospective Study of Their Frequency in a Cohort of Patients.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Use of the subfascial plane in debulking an extensive lower extremity plexiform neurofibroma: A case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2024Article
- Case report: Remarkable efficacy of negative-pressure wound therapy in giant lower extremity elephantiasis neuromatosa for vascularization, skin grafting, and fluid control.International journal of surgery case reports · 2024Article
- MULTIPLE NEUROENDOCRINE NEOPLASIA IN A PATIENT WITH TYPE I NEUROFIBROMATOSIS (NF1): REPORT OF A NEW MUTATION (NF1, EXONS 2-30 DELETION) AND LITERATURE REVIEW.Arquivos brasileiros de cirurgia digestiva : ABCD = Brazilian archives of digestive surgery · 2023Review
- The forgotten lacrimal gland and lacrimal drainage apparatus: pictorial review of CT and MRI findings and differential diagnosis.The British journal of radiology · 2022Review
- A novel HDAC11 inhibitor potentiates the tumoricidal effects of cordycepin against malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor through the Hippo signaling pathway.American journal of cancer research · 2022Article
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- Imaging diagnosis of plexiform neurofibroma- unravelling the confounding features: A report of two cases.Radiology case reports · 2021Article
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- The recurrent plexiform neurofibroma of the scalp in neurofibromatosis type 1: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2021Article
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Abstract
Plexiform neurofibromas represent an uncommon variant (30%) of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) in which neurofibromas arise from multiple nerves as bulging and deforming masses involving also connective tissue and skin folds.We report a rare case of a 30-year-old man who presented with a progressive facial deformity that began in early childhood. Skin examination also revealed multiple neurofibromas and café-au-lait macules on the trunk and arms. Histopathological examination on biopsy samples showed overgrowth of peripheral nerve components and connective tissue. Two diagnostic criteria for NF-1 (plexiform variant) were met, the patient did not accept to undergo genetic testing. Craniofacial MRI confirmed the presence of a deforming mass arising from the left side of his face giving homolateral eye dislocation.Surgery is the mainstay of the treatment. However, the patient expressed the preference to avoid surgery and chose to undergo clinical follow-up every 6 months.Diagnosis of plexiform neurofibromas is usually made clinically, especially if classical hallmarks of NF-1 are present. Therapy is surgical, aiming at resecting deforming masses and cancerous tissue when malignant transformation occurs.
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