A Case of Diffuse Neurofibroma of the Scalp
Annals of Dermatology
;
: 46-48, 2009.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
A neurofibroma is a benign tumor of the peripheral nerve sheath characterized by proliferation of Schwann cells, perineural cells, and endoneurial fibroblasts. Different types of neurofibromas can be identified, including localized, plexiform, and diffuse types. Neurofibromas can involve any site on the body skin. The diffuse variant is rare and occurs primarily in children and young adults. It involves the skin and subcutaneous tissue in a plaque-like fashion on the head and neck regions. We present a case of a 10-year-old boy who had a diffuse neurofibroma on the scalp.
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Assunto principal:
Nervos Periféricos
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Couro Cabeludo
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Células de Schwann
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Pele
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Tela Subcutânea
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Fibroblastos
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Cabeça
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Pescoço
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Neurofibroma
Limite:
Criança
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Annals of Dermatology
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
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