Involvement of spinal nerves in neurofibromatosis.
Spinal tumors are a frequent form of manifestation of neurofibromatosis. Out of 171 patients, who have been operated on over a ten years period on spinal tumors, 7 patients had neurofibromatosis (4.1%). A total of 9 operations were performed, removing 20 spinal tumors. Three patients had multiple neurofibromas. Half of the neurofibromas had a dumbbell configuration with a larger extraspinal extension. In three patients a family history of neurofibromatosis and typical dermatological signs were evident. Two cases will be selected and the basic concept regarding treatment and the risks involved will be discussed.
Tatagiba
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Neurosurgical Clinic, Nordstadt Hospital, Hannover, Fed. Rep. of Germany.
Bini
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Sepehrnia
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Eichhorn
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R
Kleider
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Samii
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D004806:Ependymoma / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D008579:Meningioma / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000473:pathology; D017253:Neurofibromatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013127:Spinal Nerves