title: Plexiform neurofibroma in the submandibular gland along with small diffuse neurofibroma in the floor of the mouth but without neurofibromatosis-1: a rare case report.
abstract: Plexiform neurofibroma is more commonly seen in the orbit, neck, back, and inguinal region. It is extremely rare in the submandibular gland. These lesions rarely transform into malignancy but are locally infiltrative and can lead to haemorrhage. Therefore, plexiform neurofibroma should always be considered during differential diagnosis while excising a submandibular gland mass. We present here a case of plexiform neurofibroma in the submandibular gland and diffuse neurofibroma in the floor of the mouth in a 27-year-old female, not associated with neurofibromatosis-1.
authors: Department of Pathology, Government Medical College, Latur-413512, Maharashtra, India.
authors: Hemlata T
authors: HT
authors: Kamra
authors: Sunita S
authors: SS
authors: Dantkale
authors: Khushboo
authors: K
authors: Birla
authors: Pankaj W
authors: PW
authors: Sakinlawar
authors: Paresh H
authors: PH
authors: Bharia
keywords: Plexiform; mouth; neurofibroma; submandibular gland
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