Supratentorial neurofibroma unassociated with cranial nerves.
A rare case of a solitary neurofibroma occurring in a 42-year old female is described. It was attached to the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus. The literature of previously described intracranial nerve sheath tumours not obviously associated with cranial nerves is briefly reviewed.
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Department of Morbid Anatomy, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong.
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D000328:Adult; D003390:Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009455:Neurofibroma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D015173:Supratentorial Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery