Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Presenting with Plexiform Neurofibromas in Two Patients : MRI Features
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), also known as peripheral neurofibromatosis or von Recklinghausen’s disease, is one of the most common genetic disorders.
It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern.
Multiple cutaneous neurofibromas are hallmark lesions of NF1.
Localized and plexiform neurofibromas of the paraspinal and sacral region are the most common abdominal neoplasms in NF1.
Herein, we report two patients with a known history of NF1 presenting with multiple, extensive localized and plexiform neurofibromas.
We describe the important distinguishing features of these tumors as seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including very bright signal intensity and target sign on T2 weighted images.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Halefoglu, Ahmet Mesrur. 2012. Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Presenting with Plexiform Neurofibromas in Two Patients : MRI Features. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Halefoglu, Ahmet Mesrur. Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Presenting with Plexiform Neurofibromas in Two Patients : MRI Features. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Halefoglu, Ahmet Mesrur. Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Presenting with Plexiform Neurofibromas in Two Patients : MRI Features. Case Reports in Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476514
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476514