Giant angiofibroma without accompanying tuberous sclerosis.
Angiofibromas occur in a variety of settings but can be markers for underlying tuberous sclerosis. We report an unusual giant angiofibroma occurring in a patient without associated disease. The suggested work-up for patients with tuberous sclerosis is also reviewed.
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Department of Dermatology, University of Arkansas Medical Science Campus.
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D001706:Biopsy; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000473:pathology; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D014402:Tuberous Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis