Giant hemifacial plexiform neurofibroma arising from trigeminal ganglion.
We present a case of a massive hemifacial plexiform neurofibroma. The tumor arose from the right trigeminal ganglion in the middle cranial fossa, involving the 3 divisions of the trigeminal nerve. This affected the whole right side of the face. The principles of management are discussed.
Greig
Aina V H
AV
Craniofacial Orbito Palpebral Service, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Kirkpatrick
Niall A
NA
Joshi
Naresh
N
Kelly
Martin
M
Waterhouse
Norman
N
D000293:Adolescent; D003390:Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D018318:Neurofibroma, Plexiform / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D012668:Trigeminal Ganglion / Q000473:pathology*; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve / Q000473:pathology; D020433:Trigeminal Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis