Plexiform neurofibroma (PN) is a rare benign tumor and a special subtype of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Though the incidence is low, giant PN of the craniomaxillofacial region could result in severe hemifacial hypertrophy which is known as a typical manifestation of NF1 in young children. Here, we retrospectively reported a giant plexiform neurofibroma with hemorrhage in the cranio-maxillof...

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) rarely affects the female genital system. Plexiform neurofibromas are congenital lesions that occur exclusively in patients with neurofibromatosis type I. The vulva is the most frequent genital organ to be affected, whereas vaginal, cervical, uterine, and ovarian neurofibromas have also been reported only rarely. We present an 8 years old girl with plexiform neuro...

Retinal anatomy [1] The retina is a many layered structure. From the inner (vitreous) surface to the choroid these are the internal limiting membrane, nerve fibre layer, ganglion cell layer, inner plexiform layer, inner nuclear layer, outer plexiform layer, outer nuclear layer, external limiting membrane, rod and cone inner and outer segments and a single layer of cells called the retinal pigme...