Giant Plexiform Neurofibromatosis of the Thoracolumbar Region: A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Neurofibromas are tumours arising from connective tissue of the nerve. Cutaneous manifestations are generally seen in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Whereas, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) has CNS manifestations. Plexiform variety is notorious because of the extreme disfigurement that it produces. Plexiform neurofibromatosis cases should be treated with early excision before they become massive and before malignant transformation. This condition is common in the western countries, but in the Indian subcontinent it is rarely seen. Here we are presenting a case of a 25 years old Indian male with a large plexiform neurofibroma involving the right chest and right lumbar regions with severe kyphoscoliosis. The patient was treated with surgical resection with primary closure. He had a good recovery.
Authors and Affiliations
RITESH RANJAN, Priti Chowdhary, Shashank Mishra, Sanjay Pandey
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- DOI 10.7860/IJARS/2018/30236:2347
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