title: Unusual histological presentation in neurofibromas: Two case reports.
abstract: Various histological variants of neurofibroma have been described. The objective of this paper is to discuss the unusual histological findings seen in two cases of neurofibromas associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 Both cases presented with multiple subcutaneous nodules. Surgical excision of the largest nodule was done in both the cases. Histological examination of case no.1 revealed a benign tumor of the peripheral nerve sheath, of neurofibroma type with presence of mucus producing glands. The epithelial component was benign in this case. The second case showed presence of rosettes in between areas of typical neurofibroma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Maharashtra, India. nitingangane@rediffmail.com.
authors.forename: Deepti
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authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.forename: Nitin
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authors.lastname: Gangane
authors.forename: Sanjeev
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authors.lastname: Kishore
authors.forename: Sunita
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authors.lastname: Vagha