Pigmented (melanotic) diffuse neurofibroma of the back in neurofibromatosis type 1
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Abstract
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a tumor predisposition disease. Multiple neurofibromas are among the characteristic tumors of NF1. The report describes the diagnosis and treatment of a large spinal neurofibroma in a NF1 patient. The tumor showed a striking pigmentation and was diagnosed as pigmented (melanotic) neurofibroma. The distinction between this rare tumor variant and other pigmented tumors, especially malignant melanoma, is of primary importance.
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Original language | English |
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ISSN | 2193-8091 |
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Publication status | Published - 2018 |
PubMed | 30112270 |
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