Logo American Journal of Case Reports

Call: 1.631.629.4328
Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm EST

Contact Us

Logo American Journal of Case Reports Logo American Journal of Case Reports Logo American Journal of Case Reports

08 November 2011

Massive soft tissue diffuse neurofibroma of the lower limb without associated neurofibromatosis type1

Sushama R. Desai, Nanda J. Patil, Gaurav Jain, Shivaji B. Vanjare

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.882096

Am J Case Rep 2011; 12:150-153

Abstract

Abstract
Backgound: Neurofibromas are well-known benign nerve sheath tumors that can assume several gross forms, among which massive soft tissue neurofibromas are the least common, and are restricted to patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Of the histologic subtypes of neurofibromas, diffuse neurofibroma is the rarest subtype, occurring mainly in children and young adults. It may occur in skin and subcutaneous tissue or in soft tissue. The most common sites of involvement are the head, neck and trunk.
Case Report: We report a very rare case of diffuse soft tissue neurofibroma of the lower limb in an 11-year-old girl, presenting as massive soft tissue neurofibroma leading to elephantiasis of the right leg and which was not associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF TYPE 1). To the best of our knowledge, such presentation of diffuse neurofibroma has not been documented in the existing literature until now.
Conclusions: We present this case for its unusual presentation and rarity.

Keywords: Massive soft tissue diffuse Neurofibroma, Elephantiasis, Neurofibroma

Add Comment 0 Comments

In Press

Case report  Belgium

Takotsubo Syndrome-Induced Cardiogenic Shock in Lung Transplantation: Importance of Early Diagnosis and ECM...

Am J Case Rep In Press; DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.944942  

Case report  China

Priapism Following Coronary Angiography: A Case Report and Clinical Insights for Diagnosis and Management

Am J Case Rep In Press; DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.943609  

Case report  USA

Anterior Mitral Line Ablation-Induced Complete Heart Block: A Cautionary Case Study

Am J Case Rep In Press; DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945818  

Case report  South Korea

Dual-Plate Fixation in Treatment of Clavicle Fractures in Dementia Patients: A Case Series

Am J Case Rep In Press; DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.945489  

Most Viewed Current Articles

21 Jun 2024 : Case report  China (mainland) 72,630

Intracranial Parasitic Fetus in a Living Infant: A Case Study with Surgical Intervention and Prognosis Anal...

DOI :10.12659/AJCR.944371

Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e944371

0:00

07 Mar 2024 : Case report  USA 44,111

Neurocysticercosis Presenting as Migraine in the United States

DOI :10.12659/AJCR.943133

Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e943133

0:00

10 Jan 2022 : Case report  Germany 32,596

A Report on the First 7 Sequential Patients Treated Within the C-Reactive Protein Apheresis in COVID (CACOV...

DOI :10.12659/AJCR.935263

Am J Case Rep 2022; 23:e935263

23 Feb 2022 : Case report  USA 20,506

Penile Necrosis Associated with Local Intravenous Injection of Cocaine

DOI :10.12659/AJCR.935250

Am J Case Rep 2022; 23:e935250

Your Privacy

We use cookies to ensure the functionality of our website, to personalize content and advertising, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. If you allow us to do so, we also inform our social media, advertising and analysis partners about your use of our website, You can decise for yourself which categories you you want to deny or allow. Please note that based on your settings not all functionalities of the site are available. View our privacy policy.

American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923
American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923