Bilateral plexiform neurofibroma in Neurofibromatosis type 1: A case report and literature review | |
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Phuljhele S,1 Hura KS,2 Ramnani K,2 Khandwal O3 | |
Associate Professor & Head,1 Assistant Professor,2 Associate Professsor3 | |
1-3Department of Pediatrics, PT JNM Medical College & BR Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India | |
ABSTRACT | |
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 is a multisystem autosomal dominant neurocutaneous disorder. Plexiform neurofibroma involves peripheral and cranial nerves. It is usually congenital in origin and a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality. | |
KEY WORDS | |
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, plexiform neurofibroma, scoliosis. |