The spectrum of neurofibromatosis: neurologic manifestations with malignant transformation.
Neurofibromatosis is an uncommon cause of tetraplegia. Spinal cord compression in association with brachial plexus involvement is rare. A case of neurofibromatosis with malignant transformation illustrates the neurologic features associated with this condition. Malignant transformation of a neurofibroma should always be considered in patients with recurrent lesions or progressive neurologic dysfunction.
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
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D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D017253:Neurofibromatoses / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000209:etiology*