Mesenteric plexiform neurofibroma associated with Recklinghausen's disease

Pediatr Radiol. 1997 Mar;27(3):255-6. doi: 10.1007/s002470050116.

Abstract

We present a rare case of plexiform neurofibroma involving the ileal mesentery of a 10-year-old boy with Recklinghausen's disease. MRI showed multiple ring-like structures in the masses on T2-weighted and contrast enhanced T1-weighted images. Probably these findings reflect enlarged peripheral nerves with myxoid degeneration. MRI is useful for the diagnosis of mesenteric plexiform neurofibroma because of this characteristic appearance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Ileum
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Mesentery*
  • Neurofibroma, Plexiform / diagnosis*
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / diagnosis*
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / pathology
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / pathology