Clinical features and pedigree report of a patient with giant neurofibroma

Med Oncol. 2012 Jun;29(2):1280-4. doi: 10.1007/s12032-011-9882-3. Epub 2011 Mar 25.

Abstract

Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetically inherited, autosomal-dominant disease with an incidence of 1/3,000 in live births. There are two types of NF, NF 1 and NF 2, and NF 1 is the most common type. This study reports on the diagnosis, treatment, and related family medical history of a rare case with NF-1 in the right lower leg.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Disease Susceptibility*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / pathology*
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / surgery*
  • Pedigree
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult