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Plexiform neurofibroma affecting the upper parietal scalp, with cerebellar hamartoma : role of histopathology, colour D oppler imaging and magnetic resonance imaging
Author(s) -
Sehgal V. N.,
Oberai R.,
Venkatash P.,
Sharma S.,
Verma P.,
Chatterji K.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1111/ced.12027
Subject(s) - magnetic resonance imaging , histopathology , hamartoma , medicine , scalp , pathology , plexiform neurofibroma , anatomy , neurofibroma , radiology , neurofibromatosis
Summary We report a patient with plexiform neurofibroma, which is pathognomonic for neurofibromatosis type 1 ( NF 1) affecting the upper parietal region of the scalp. Cerebellar hamartoma was present, a finding that, to our knowledge, has not been reported previously. We highlight the role of histopathology, ultrasonography, colour D oppler imaging and magnetic resonance imaging, in addition to the seven existing criteria, for the diagnosis of NF 1.