Giant plexiform neurofibroma with hemorrhage in cranio-maxillofacial region as depicted on CT and MRI.
Plexiform neurofibroma (PN) is a rare benign tumor and a special subtype of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Though the incidence is low, giant PN of the craniomaxillofacial region could result in severe hemifacial hypertrophy which is known as a typical manifestation of NF1 in young children. Here, we retrospectively reported a giant plexiform neurofibroma with hemorrhage in the cranio-maxillofacial region detected by CT and MRI. In addition, a brief review of the relevant literature is presented.
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Department of Radiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, 37# Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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Zhi-Gang
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Chen
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Wang
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Deng
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D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D018318:Neurofibroma, Plexiform / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
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