An unusual case of duodenal neurilemoma.
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چکیده
Neurilemoma is a benign tumor of nerve sheath, commonly found along the course of cranial and peripheral nerves. Less common sites include oronasal cavity, lung, gastrointestinal tract (GIT), breast and thyroid mostly as part of Von Recklinghausens disease (VRD). Isolated neurilemomas in the GIT are rare, the stomach being the usual site. We report a case of isolated duodenal neurilemoma with several unusual features.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
دوره 40 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990