title: Facial plexiform neurofibroma.
abstract: Facial plexiform neurofibroma is a relatively rare manifestation of Von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis. Two patients with extensive facial tumor involvement are presented, each having undergone wide local resection after multiple previous local excisions had failed to control the tumor and its locally deforming and destructive effects. A discussion of the problem, its etiology, pathogenesis, natural history, prognosis and suggested treatment is presented.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009455:Neurofibroma / Q000601:surgery*