title: von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis. Case report with extensive involvement of the sciatic nerve.
abstract: The authors report a case of neurofibromatosis with extensive involvement of the sciatic nerve and associated manifestations in the skin and spine. The main features of von Recklinghausen's disease are recalled. Particular emphasis is placed on the surgical treatment of the sciatic nerve neoplasm and on postoperative management.
authors.affiliation: II Divisione Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Ospedale Regionale San Martino, Genova.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gelain
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Formica
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Segantini
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012584:Sciatic Nerve / Q000473:pathology*