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A Case Series of Plexiform Neurofibroma: The Unusual Presentations and Surgical Challenges

open access: yesCureus, 2022
Neurofibromatosis type one (NF-1) is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous disorder also known as Von Recklinghausen disease. Plexiform neurofibroma is a rare kind of NF-1 where the neurofibroma originates from nerve sheath cells or subcutaneous ...
Hui Yuan Lam   +1 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Efficacy and Safety of Trametinib in Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Associated Plexiform Neurofibroma and Low-Grade Glioma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

open access: yesPharmaceuticals, 2022
Trametinib has been used in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) patients, especially those with unresectable nerve tumors, but no systematic review based on the latest studies has been published.
Dun Wang   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Challenging Management of Plexiform Schwannoma and Plexiform Neurofibroma

open access: yesThe Journal of craniofacial surgery (Print), 2021
Plexiform variants of neurofibromas and schwannomas are rare and typically arise in superficial soft tissues in the head and neck region. The treatment of these tumors is challenging and no generally accepted guidelines exist for their optimal management.
T. Nicoli   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Facial Plexiform Neurofibroma as an Intraparotid Nodule: A Rare Case Presentation

open access: yesAn International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Clinics, 2021
Neurofibromas of salivary gland are very rare and account for only 0.4% of all salivary gland neoplasms. Plexiform type of neurofibromas are predominantly seen in a scenario of neurofibromatosis-1 (NF-1) association, but solitary plexiform neurofibroma ...
N. Afroz   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Isolated Plexiform Neurofibroma of Arm with Unusual Presentation - A Rare Case Report [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015
Plexiform neurofibroma (PNF) arises as a diffuse mass from nerve trunk and leads to overgrowth of cutis and subcutis structure. This is a case report of 20-year-old male, presented to our hospital with a giant ulcerated swelling over his left arm ...
PANKAJ KUMAR MISHRA   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Congenital Craniofacial Plexiform Neurofibroma in Neurofibromatosis Type 1

open access: yesDiagnostics, 2021
We present a case demonstrating the performance of different radiographical imaging modalities in the diagnostic work-up of a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and plexiform neurofibroma (PN).
A. Cacchione   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Isolated plexiform neurofibroma over left palm: A case report and review of literature

open access: yesIndian Journal of Dermatology, 2013
Plexiform neurofibroma is common over the branches of trigeminal and cervical nerves over the face. Plexiform neurofibroma over palm is rare and affects the individuals with fine motor functions of hand.
Mohan H Kudur, Manjunath Hulmani
doaj   +1 more source

Mesenteric Plexiform Neurofibroma as a Cause of Weight Loss and Chronic Diarrhea in a Patient with YPEL3 Variant

open access: yesJPGN Reports, 2021
Mesenteric plexiform neurofibroma is a subtype of plexiform neurofibroma that involves the mesentery and causes a variety of gastrointestinal complaints.
Irina Gorbounova   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Lumbar plexiform neurofibroma, short stature, and kyphoscoliosis in neurofibromatosis-1: A Rare entity

open access: yesSahel Medical Journal, 2019
The incidence of neurofibromatosis (NF), comprising NF-1 and NF-2, seems to be rising in Nigeria. The features of NF-1 have not been completely identified in the country.
Ernest Ndukaife Anyabolu
doaj   +1 more source

Trametinib therapy for children with neurofibromatosis type 1 and life‐threatening plexiform neurofibroma or treatment‐refractory low‐grade glioma

open access: yesCancer Medicine, 2021
To describe a series of children with extensive PNF or treatment refractory PLGG treated on a compassionate basis with trametinib.
Rebecca Ronsley   +12 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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