Neurofibroma: Report of a rare clinical presentation

Authors

  • M Adabi
  • M Omrani Fard
  • P Rajabi
Abstract:

Neurofibroma is a tumor composed of a complex proliferation of neuromesenchymal tissue (Schwann cells, perineural cells, fibroblast, and mast cells). We report a 45-year-old female who had a slow growing, large, soft, pedunculated mass on her left lateral neck. A skin biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of neurofibroma.

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volume 4  issue 1

pages  54- 57

publication date 2000-10-01

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