title: Congenital Neurofibromatosis in a Saudi Neonate who Presented with Neck Mass, Esophageal and Airway Obstruction.
abstract: We are presenting a case of a neonate presented with a neck mass, airway and esophageal obstruction, the tumor has a brain extension; treated with partial surgical excision; the pathological studies revealed plexiform Neurofibromatosis. The patient also has café au lait spots.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology Section, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Ali Y
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Mersal
authors.forename: Ahmed A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Hassan
authors.forename: Hosam A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Alardati
authors.forename: Ahlam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Al-Harthi
authors.forename: Ghazal
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Avand
keywords: Cervical plexiform neurofibromatosis; esophageal and air way obstruction; neck mass
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