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Voluminous plexiform neurofibromas of the neck region in neurofibromatosis 1 [PDF]
Objetivo. Presentar las características clínicas, de imagen y evolutivas de una serie de pacientes con neurofibromatosis tipo 1 que desarrollaron durante la infancia neurofibromas plexiformes voluminosos en el cuello (NFPVC). Pacientes y métodos. Nueve
López-Barea, Fernando +5 more
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Illustration of the microenvironment factors driving malignant progression in MPNSTs. ABSTRACT Neurofibromatosis 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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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 ...
Feng Y, Yang Z, Chen T, Wang Q, Deng W
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Solitary intraosseous neurofibroma of the mandible. Apropos of a case [PDF]
Neurofibroma is a benign neoplasm derived from peripheral nerves. Most of these are associated with Neurofibromatosis but may also occur as solitary lesions. When found on the head and neck they are generally located in the soft tissue.
Deichler, Javiera +5 more
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A toddler with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) was evaluated for tuberculosis (TB) after exposure. Chest X-ray (CXR) revealed a mediastinal mass indicating lymphadenopathy. However, magnetic resonance imaging showed a large plexiform thoracic neurofibroma.
Renate Krüger +4 more
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Neurofibromatosis type 1: Fundamental insights into cell signalling and cancer [PDF]
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant tumour predisposition syndrome that is caused through loss of function mutations of a tumour suppressor gene called Neurofibromin 1.
Rad, Ellie, Tee, Andrew
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Fascicular defect after median nerve schwannoma enucleation reconstructed with a graft from the lateral cutaneous branch of the intercostal nerve. ABSTRACT The lateral cutaneous branch of the intercostal nerve is a reliable donor for upper extremity nerve reconstruction after schwannoma enucleation, offering easy anatomical access and potential for ...
Erika Koyama +2 more
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Bilateral Giant Plexiform Neurofibromas In Neurofibromatosis Type 1
A single plexiform neurofibroma or two of any type are considered diagnostic of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF). Plexiform neurofibromas are congenital and pathognomonic for NF-1.
Thappa D . M +2 more
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Large pelvic plexiform schwannoma presenting with a perineal bulge in a child: A case report
Plexiform schwannoma (PS) is a rare tumor that accounts for only 5 % of all schwannomas. Most cases are small, measuring less than 3 cm in diameter, and involve the skin and superficial tissue of the head, neck, or trunk.
Najla Ben Ghashir +4 more
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Emerging genotype-phenotype relationships in patients with large NF1 deletions. [PDF]
The most frequent recurring mutations in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) are large deletions encompassing the NF1 gene and its flanking regions (NF1 microdeletions).
Cooper, David N +2 more
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