"Neurofibroma" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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A moderately firm, benign, encapsulated tumor resulting from proliferation of SCHWANN CELLS and FIBROBLASTS that includes portions of nerve fibers. The tumors usually develop along peripheral or cranial nerves and are a central feature of NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 1, where they may occur intracranially or involve spinal roots. Pathologic features include fusiform enlargement of the involved nerve. Microscopic examination reveals a disorganized and loose cellular pattern with elongated nuclei intermixed with fibrous strands. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1016)
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D009455
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C04.557.580.600.580 C10.551.775.500.750 C10.668.829.725.500.600
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| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Neurofibroma" by people in Profiles.
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Current and Emerging Imaging Techniques for Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Associated Cutaneous Neurofibromas. J Invest Dermatol. 2023 08; 143(8):1397-1405.
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A molecular basis for neurofibroma-associated skeletal manifestations in NF1. Genet Med. 2020 11; 22(11):1786-1793.
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Myxoid Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Vulva: Case Report of a Rare Variant in an Unusual Location, With Unusual Morphologic and Immunohistochemical Features. Am J Dermatopathol. 2016 Mar; 38(3):226-30.
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Neurofibromas of the Phrenic Nerve: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. World Neurosurg. 2016 Apr; 88:237-242.
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Hybrid neurofibroma-schwannoma of the orbit. Orbit. 2008; 27(3):223-5.
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Nerve sheath tumors involving the sacrum. Case report and classification scheme. Neurosurg Focus. 2003 Aug 15; 15(2):E12.
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[Prognostic factors in the treatment of the intradural extramedullary tumors: a study of 44 cases]. Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2003 Jun; 61(2A):241-7.
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Neurofibroma and cellular neurofibroma with atypia: a report of 14 tumors. Am J Surg Pathol. 1999 Sep; 23(9):1156-8.
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Neurofibroma and cellular neurofibroma with atypia: a report of 14 tumors. Am J Surg Pathol. 1997 Dec; 21(12):1443-9.
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RET protooncogene mutational analysis in multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2B: case report and review of the literature. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 1996 Sep; 82(3):288-94.