An unusual localization of neurofibromas in a patient with neurofibromatosis type-1: The great auricular nerve
Dermatologica Sinica, cilt.38, sa.2, ss.110-112, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 38 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2020
- Doi Numarası: 10.4103/ds.ds_40_19
- Dergi Adı: Dermatologica Sinica
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, Directory of Open Access Journals
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.110-112
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Great auricular nerve, neurofibroma, neurofibromatosis 1
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by café au lait macules, axillary freckling, neurofibromas, Lisch nodules, skeletal abnormalities, and a tendency to develop neoplasms. Neurofibromas are benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors that occur commonly in individuals with NF-1. Neurofibromas originating from the vagus nerve and spinal nerves are rarely reported in the literature. Here, we report an interesting case of NF-1 with a striking cutaneous presentation and bilateral localization in the great auricular nerve with bilateral vagal and multiple spinal neurofibromas. This is the first report of an NF-1 case with bilateral symmetric localization in the great auricular nerve.