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Solitary Encapsulated Neurofibroma Not Associated with Neurofibromatosis-1 Affecting Tongue in a 73-Year-Old Female
Joint Authors
Mahmud, Sk. Abdul
Shah, Neha
Chattaraj, Moumita
Gayen, Swagata
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-07-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Neurofibromas are benign tumors of nerve cell origin arising due to proliferation of Schwann cells and fibroblasts.
They are usually asymptomatic and hence remain undiagnosed.
They are commonly found on the skin and intraorally tongue is the most common site for their occurrence.
Here, we present a unique case of solitary encapsulated neurofibroma in the oral cavity without any clinical manifestations or family history of Neurofibromatosis type 1 in a 73-year-old female patient who presented with a painless swelling on the tongue.
The histopathologic findings closely mimicked benign fibrous histiocytoma.
In our case, definitive diagnosis of neurofibroma was made based on clinical findings, family history, and histopathological and immunohistochemical evaluation.
Through this case report we want to emphasize the role of biopsy and immunohistochemistry in arriving at a confirmatory diagnosis.
The patient was treated by surgical excision and showed no signs of recurrence over a follow-up period of 12 months.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mahmud, Sk. Abdul& Shah, Neha& Chattaraj, Moumita& Gayen, Swagata. 2016. Solitary Encapsulated Neurofibroma Not Associated with Neurofibromatosis-1 Affecting Tongue in a 73-Year-Old Female. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100526
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mahmud, Sk. Abdul…[et al.]. Solitary Encapsulated Neurofibroma Not Associated with Neurofibromatosis-1 Affecting Tongue in a 73-Year-Old Female. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100526
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mahmud, Sk. Abdul& Shah, Neha& Chattaraj, Moumita& Gayen, Swagata. Solitary Encapsulated Neurofibroma Not Associated with Neurofibromatosis-1 Affecting Tongue in a 73-Year-Old Female. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100526
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100526