Surgical treatment of a massive soft tissue neurofibroma in neurofibromatosis type 1
A. K. Valiev,
A. G. Salkov,
N. S. Petrochenko
Abstract:Introduction. Neurofibromas developing in neurofibromatosis type 1 rarely grow to a large size. However, in cases of massive lesions, selection of optimal treatment tactics can be complicated. Clinicians usually resort to surgical treatment which currently serves as an effective instrument for improving patients’ quality of life and for achieving good cosmetic results.Aim. To describe a successful experience of surgical treatment in a patient with giant neurofibroma type 1 affecting a massive pool of soft tiss… Show more
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