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Giant plexiform neurofibroma with hemorrhage in cranio-maxillofacial region as depicted on CT and MRI.

Authors :
Feng Y
Yang ZG
Chen T
Wang Q
Deng W
Source :
European journal of medical research [Eur J Med Res] 2010 Feb 26; Vol. 15 (2), pp. 84-7.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Plexiform neurofibroma (PN) is a rare benign tumor and a special subtype of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Though the incidence is low, giant PN of the craniomaxillofacial region could result in severe hemifacial hypertrophy which is known as a typical manifestation of NF1 in young children. Here, we retrospectively reported a giant plexiform neurofibroma with hemorrhage in the cranio-maxillofacial region detected by CT and MRI. In addition, a brief review of the relevant literature is presented.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0949-2321
Volume :
15
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
European journal of medical research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20452890
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/2047-783x-15-2-84