title: Neurofibroma derived from the deep peroneal nerve: a case report.
abstract: Neurofibromas may arise anywhere along a nerve from the dorsal root ganglion to the terminal nerve branches; however, peroneal nerve involvement is not common. Surgical resection of neurofibroma with total preservation of nerve function had been thought to be difficult. Here, we report a case of an intermuscular intraneural neurofibroma derived from the deep peroneal nerve in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1. The diagnostic criteria, characteristics of imaging studies, and operative approach are described. The function of the deep peroneal nerve was preserved, with satisfactory results.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Li-Ren
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Shyh-Jou
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Shieh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009455:Neurofibroma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D020427:Peroneal Neuropathies / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery