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Multidisciplinary Management of a Giant Plexiform Neurofibroma by Double Sequential Preoperative Embolization and Surgical Resection
Joint Authors
Barastegui, David
Vélez, Roberto
Romagosa, Cleofe
Pérez-Lafuente, Mercedes
Pérez, Manuel
Barrera-Ochoa, Sergi
Source
Case Reports in Neurological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-03-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Plexiform neurofibromas are benign tumors originating from subcutaneous or visceral peripheral nerves, which are usually associated with neurofibromatosis type 1.
Giant neurofibromas are very difficult to manage surgically as they are extensively infiltrative and highly vascularized.
These types of lesions require complex preoperative and postoperative management strategies.
This case report describes a 22-year-old female with a giant plexiform neurofibroma of the lower back and buttock who underwent pre-operative embolization and intraoperative use of a linear cutting stapler system to assist with haemostasis during the surgical resection.
Minimal blood transfusion was required and the patient made a good recovery.
This case describes how a multidisciplinary management of these large and challenging lesions is technically feasible and appears to be beneficial in reducing perioperative blood loss and morbidity.
Giant neurofibroma is a poorly defined term used to describe a neurofibroma that has grown to a significant but undefined size.
Through a literature review, we propose that the term “giant neurofibroma” be used for referring to those neurofibromas weighing 20% or more of the patient's total corporal weight.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vélez, Roberto& Barrera-Ochoa, Sergi& Barastegui, David& Pérez-Lafuente, Mercedes& Romagosa, Cleofe& Pérez, Manuel. 2013. Multidisciplinary Management of a Giant Plexiform Neurofibroma by Double Sequential Preoperative Embolization and Surgical Resection. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vélez, Roberto…[et al.]. Multidisciplinary Management of a Giant Plexiform Neurofibroma by Double Sequential Preoperative Embolization and Surgical Resection. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Vélez, Roberto& Barrera-Ochoa, Sergi& Barastegui, David& Pérez-Lafuente, Mercedes& Romagosa, Cleofe& Pérez, Manuel. Multidisciplinary Management of a Giant Plexiform Neurofibroma by Double Sequential Preoperative Embolization and Surgical Resection. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513929
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-513929