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ArticleIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India2025

Plexiform Neurofibroma Versus Parotid Tumour - A Challenge in Management.

Nur Izzaty Nadia Mohd Ariffin, Mohammad Shafiq Aziz, Zaleha Kamaludin, Norhafiza Mat Lazim

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Article in Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Nur Izzaty Nadia Mohd AriffinDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Mohammad Shafiq AzizDepartment of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Zaleha KamaludinDepartment of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Norhafiza Mat LazimDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-2367-1814

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Abstract

Intraparotid Plexiform Neurofibroma (PN) is extremely rare. Its local invasive feature potentially leads to cosmetic deformities and functional damage. We present a case of right parotid PN in a 19-year-old gentleman. This case report highlights the importance of early diagnosis of PN, its surgical difficulty, and possible complications.

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Facial nerveparotid benign tumorParotid glandPlexiform neurofibroma

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PMID40503139
PMCPMC12149037

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