Large Vascular Plexiform Neurofibroma of Scalp: Excision and Coverage with Free Tissue Transfer.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-1990

Abstract

Diffuse neurofibroma (paraneurofibroma) is an unusual variant of neurofibroma in which the tumor cells diffusely infiltrate beyond the usual well-circumscribed boundary. Histological features of the tumor include both typical and plexiform neurofibroma. Although benign, diffuse vascularity with the possibility of life-threatening hemorrhage dictates treatment. The combination of preoperative angiography, wide surgical excision, and resurfacing the defect with well-vascularized tissue offers one-stage reconstruction and possible cure.

Volume

24

Issue

1

First Page

75

Last Page

79

ISSN

0148-7043

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Medical Specialties | Plastic Surgery | Surgery

PubMedID

2301889

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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