Isolated plexiform neurofibroma mimicking a vascular lesion
An. bras. dermatol
;
91(2): 240-242, Mar.-Apr. 2016. graf
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-781373
ABSTRACT
Abstract Plexiform neurofibromas are benign tumors originating from peripheral nerve sheaths, generally associated with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). They are diffuse, painful and sometimes locally invasive, generating cosmetic problems. This report discusses an adolescent patient who presented with an isolated, giant plexiform neurofibroma on her leg that was confused with a vascular lesion due to its clinical aspects. Once the diagnosis was confirmed by surgical biopsy, excision of the lesion was performed with improvement of the symptoms.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Skin Neoplasms
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Vascular Diseases
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Neurofibroma, Plexiform
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Argentina
Institution/Affiliation country:
National Hospital of Pediatrics “Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan”/AR
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