Cellular Neurothekeoma: A Rare Tumor with a Common Clinical Presentation.
Neurothekeomas are rare benign tumors commonly found on the head, neck, and upper extremities of women and younger individuals. They are thought to be of nerve sheath origin and usually present as painless, slow growing masses. We present a case of cellular neurothekeoma on the nasal ala of an 8-year-old girl with no previous history of trauma or piercings. Differential diagnosis, treatment options, and special considerations regarding potentially atypical characteristics are discussed.
Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tex.; School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tex.; and Department of Surgical Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tex.
Stefanos
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Boukovalas
Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tex.; School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tex.; and Department of Surgical Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tex.
Hayley
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Rogers
Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tex.; School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tex.; and Department of Surgical Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tex.
Nahal
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Boroumand
Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tex.; School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tex.; and Department of Surgical Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tex.
Eric Lowry
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Cole