Solitary plexiform neurofibroma of the buccal region unassociated with neurofibromatosis type 1.
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چکیده
Neurofibroma is a benign neural tumor. Plexiform type of this tumor is rarely seen in oral cavity in solitary form. In this article, we present an 18-year-old male case with an isolated plexiform neurofibroma localized at buccal region without any other manifestation or family history of neurofibromatosis type 1.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Kulak burun bogaz ihtisas dergisi : KBB = Journal of ear, nose, and throat
دوره 23 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013