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A neurofibroma is a benign nerve-sheath tumor in the peripheral nervous system.In 90% of cases, they are found as stand-alone tumors (solitary neurofibroma, solitary nerve sheath tumor [1] or sporadic neurofibroma [1]), while the remainder are found in persons with neurofibromatosis type I (NF1), an autosomal-dominant genetically inherited disease.
Neurofibroma (Localized, diffuse, plexiform subtype) Benign 5.3% of all benign soft tissue tumors Skin, with predominant dermal involvement, less frequently medium-sized nerves, a nerve plexus, a major nerve trunk, or spinal nerve roots; Bilateral and/or multiple spinal root involvement in NF1; Spinal cord compression
Neurofibromatosis type II (also known as MISME syndrome – multiple inherited schwannomas, meningiomas, and ependymomas) is a genetic condition that may be inherited or may arise spontaneously, and causes benign tumors of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. The types of tumors frequently associated with NF2 include vestibular ...
Plexiform neurofibromas (associated with neurofibromatosis type 1) have a higher risk of transforming into malignant tumors and require individual treatment plans. [1] Surgical resection is the treatment of choice for symptomatic plexiform neurofibromas, though a new drug, selumetinib was approved in 2020, as a systemic therapeutic for ...
On the contrary, plexiform neurofibromas arise from multiple nerve fascicles and malignant transformation occurs in approximately 10% of cases. [14] They may result in significant morbidity as they may cause organ compression, vascular occlusions, bone destruction, pain and cosmetic issues. Plexiform neurofibromas are seen in 30-50% of patients ...
Neurofibromatosis type I is the most common of the three types and is caused by genetic changes in the NF1 gene located on chromosome 17 (17q11.2). This gene encodes a cytoplasmic protein known the neurofibromin, which functions as a tumor suppressor and therefore serves as a signal regulator of cell proliferation and differentiation.
Café au lait spot characteristic of NF1 Diagnostic criteria of neurofibromatosis type I, requiring at least 2 of the mentioned items. [6]The following is a list of conditions and complications associated with NF-1, and, where available, age range of onset and progressive development, occurrence percentage of NF-1 population, method of earliest diagnosis, and treatments and related medical ...
A unique subtype of schwannoma that typically develops in superficial (cutaneous or subcutaneous) sites and may be identified by its development pattern, which is plexiform (intraneuralnodular). [6] [7] The correlation with schwannoma predisposition disorders like NF2 and schwannomatosis, however, is minimal (approximately 5 percent of cases). [8]