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Subcutaneous diffuse neurofibroma of the neck: a case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Sebastien Janssens de Varebeke ,
Arthur De Schepper ,
Esther Hauben ,
Frank Declau ,
Eric Van Marck  and
Paul H. Van de Heyning
Sebastien Janssens de Varebeke
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University Hospital Antwerp, University of Antwerp (U.I.A.), Belgium.
Arthur De Schepper
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, University Hospital Antwerp, University of Antwerp (U.I.A.), Belgium.
Esther Hauben
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, University Hospital Antwerp, University of Antwerp (U.I.A.), Belgium.
Frank Declau
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University Hospital Antwerp, University of Antwerp (U.I.A.), Belgium.
Eric Van Marck
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, University Hospital Antwerp, University of Antwerp (U.I.A.), Belgium.
Paul H. Van de Heyning*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University Hospital Antwerp, University of Antwerp (U.I.A.), Belgium.
*
Address for correspondence: Paul H. Van de Heyning, M.D., Ph.D., Department of ENT Head & Neck Surgery, University Hospital Antwerp, Wilrijkstraat 10, B-2650 Antwerp-Edegem, Belgium. Fax: 32 3 825 05 26
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Abstract

A case of a rare and unusual variant of neurofibroma, diffuse neurofibroma (paraneurofibroma), in a young patient is presented. The clinical, radiological and histopathological features of this case are reported. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of the diffuse neurofibroma are comparable with those described in other neurofibromas.

Keywords

Neurofibroma, diffuseTomography, X-ray computedMagnetic resonance imaging
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 110 , Issue 2 , February 1996 , pp. 182 - 184
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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