Plexiform neurofibroma of the upper limb / Neurofibroma plexiforme de membro superior
Rev. bras. cir. plást
; 26(3): 546-549, July-Sept. 2011. ilus
Article
in En, Pt
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| ID: lil-608220
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ABSTRACT
The authors present an unusual case of plexiform neurofibroma affecting the upper limb in a patient diagnosed with type 1 neurofibromatosis. Tumor resection was performed on the median nerve. The patient showed maintenance of limb function and remission of symptoms of pain after four years of follow-up.
RESUMO
Os autores apresentam um caso incomum de neurofibroma plexiforme acometendo o membro superior, com diagnóstico de neurofibromatose do tipo 1. Realizou-se a ressecção do tumor no nervo mediano. A paciente evoluiu com manutenção da função do membro e remissão dos sintomas de dor após seguimento de quatro anos.
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Main subject:
Surgery, Plastic
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Neurofibromatosis 1
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Neurofibroma, Plexiform
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Upper Extremity
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Desiccation
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Median Nerve
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Nerve Fibers
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Neurofibroma
Limits:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
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Pt
Journal:
Rev. bras. cir. plást
Journal subject:
CIRURGIA GERAL
Year:
2011
Type:
Article