Abstract

Large plexiform neurofibroma of the lower extremity

Highlights

  • Plexiform neurofibroma is an uncommon variant of neurofibroma, a benign tumor of peripheral nerves (WHO grade I) [1], arising from a proliferation of all neural elements

  • Plexiform neurofibromas are essentially pathognomonic of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)

  • Unlike small sporadic localized neurofibromas and diffuse cutaneous neurofibromas, these tumors are at a significant risk of eventual malignant [2]

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Summary

Introduction

Plexiform neurofibroma is an uncommon variant of neurofibroma, a benign tumor of peripheral nerves (WHO grade I) [1], arising from a proliferation of all neural elements.

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