title: Massive neurofibromatosis of the upper extremity with paralysis.
abstract: Tendon transfer and bulk reduction procedures are an alternative to amputation of the elephantoid enlarged limb with neurofibromatosis and paralysis. A patient with this progressive disease has been followed-up for 10 years and retains sufficient function to work as a computer operator.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001132:Arm; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D013709:Tendon Transfer