[Intra-parotid facial plexiform neurofibroma. Review of the literature]

An Otorrinolaringol Ibero Am. 2001;28(4):363-70.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

It is being tumor developed from Schwann cells of peripheral nerves sheath. In its plexiform type it is a rare growth presenting solitary or in the context of von Recklinghausen's disease. The aim of this article is to present one plexiform neurofibroma localized in the parotid gland. At the same time we make a perusal on the literature of this kind of tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Facial Nerve / pathology*
  • Facial Nerve / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Neurofibroma, Plexiform / pathology*
  • Neurofibroma, Plexiform / surgery
  • Parotid Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Parotid Neoplasms / surgery