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Neuronavigational approach for orbital neurofibroma excision: a case report [PDF]
, 2015 Orbital neurofibromas are uncommon in adults, accounting for approximately 1%-3% of all space occupying lesions of the orbit. The complex anatomy of the orbital region, with the pronounced vulnerability of its neurovascular structures, requires ...
CASCONE, PIERO +5 more
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Clinical Characteristics of Pruritus in Neurofibromatosis 1.
Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2016 Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disease that affects approximatively 1/3,000 people worldwide (1). This disease results from a germline mutation in the NF1 tumor suppressor gene encoding a Ras-GTPase activating protein neurofibromin ...
E. Brenaut +6 more
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An innovative resection of giant neurofibromas
Chinese Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryBackground: Plexiform neurofibromas (PNF) are highly vascular tumors with the potential for significant growth. Surgical removal of giant PNF is often challenging because of intraoperative hemorrhage.
Zhichao Wang +7 more
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Whole tumor RNA-sequencing and deconvolution reveal a clinically-prognostic PTEN/PI3K-regulated glioma transcriptional signature [PDF]
, 2017 The concept that solid tumors are maintained by a productive interplay between neoplastic and non-neoplastic elements has gained traction with the demonstration that stromal fibroblasts and immune system cells dictate cancer development and progression ...
Bush, Erin C +6 more
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MITIGATING HIGH-RISK COMPLICATIONS: TENSION HEMOTHORAX IN NF-1 PATIENTS UNDERGOING SCOLIOSIS CORRECTION [PDF]
Coluna/ColumnaObjectives: This study aims to report and analyze two cases of tension hemothorax in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) undergoing scoliosis surgery, highlighting the incidence, etiology, and optimal treatment strategies.
OLGA SERGEENKO +5 more
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Balkan Medical Journal, 2017 Background: Neurofibromatosis type 1 is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous disorder in which the coexistence of autoimmune thyroiditis and thyroid gland tumours has been reported previously.
Serhat Güler +2 more
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Rare diseases leading to childhood Glaucoma. epidemiology, pathophysiogenesis, and management [PDF]
, 2015 Noteworthy heterogeneity exists in the rare diseases associated with childhood glaucoma. Primary congenital glaucoma is mostly sporadic; however, 10% to 40% of cases are familial. CYP1B1 gene mutations seem to account for 87% of familial cases and 27% of
Abdolrahimzadeh, Solmaz +5 more
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Cell Death and Disease, 2021 Neurofibromatosis type 1 is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder caused by mutation in the neurofibromin 1 (NF1) gene. Its hallmarks are cutaneous findings including neurofibromas, benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors.
Gaku Tsuji +3 more
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A review of the role of ultrasound biomicroscopy in glaucoma associated with rare diseases of the anterior segment [PDF]
, 2016 Ultrasound biomicroscopy is a non-invasive imaging technique, which allows high-resolution evaluation of the anatomical features of the anterior segment of the eye regardless of optical media transparency.
Abdolrahimzadeh, B +5 more
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MedCommNeurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is characterized by the development of benign plexiform neurofibromas (PNFs). In 10%–15% of patients, these tumors undergo malignant transformation into aggressive malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs).
Ling‐Ling Ge +11 more
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