Management of plexiform neurofibroma with interferon alpha.
Plexiform neurofibroma is a relatively common but potentially devastating manifestation of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF 1). A substantial number of plexiform neurofibroma causes morbidity. Various treatment modalities are considered to decrease pain. In this paper a case with plexiform neurofibroma causing severe pain and in whom alpha-interferon was used is presented.
Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Ankara, Turkey. caglarcitak@yahoo.com
Elvan Caglar
EC
Citak
Aynur
A
Oguz
Ceyda
C
Karadeniz
Arzu
A
Okur
Leyla
L
Memis
Oznur
O
Boyunaga
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016898:Interferon-alpha / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D018318:Neurofibroma, Plexiform / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology
D007155:Immunologic Factors; D016898:Interferon-alpha