title: Giant hemifacial plexiform neurofibroma arising from trigeminal ganglion.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Craniofacial Orbito Palpebral Service, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Aina V H
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Greig
authors.forename: Niall A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Kirkpatrick
authors.forename: Naresh
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: Norman
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Waterhouse
mesh_terms: 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