Unusual Evolution of Plexiform Neurofibroma in the Scalp: A Case Report

Authors

  • Abdessamad Chlihi National Center of Burns and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Amine Rafik National Center of Burns and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Mounia Diouri National Center of Burns and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Naima Bahechar National Center of Burns and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco
Abstract:

The neurofibromatosis is a frequent and polymorphic genetic disorder. The severity is related to the complications. The degeneration of neurofibroma is a very rare complication of neurofibromatosis. In the literature, a few cases of solitary neurofibroma, which turned into a malignant tumor were reported. In our case, we described a very rare clinical case of neurofibrosarcoma in the scalp, and surgical treatment.

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volume 7  issue None

pages  128- 131

publication date 2018-01

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