Giant mesenteric neurofibroma

Aim-Background To report a case of giant mesenteric neurofibroma and present a literature review. Case Report A 21-year-old male patient with neurofibromatosis type 1 presented with an abdominal lump, nausea, abdominal pain and early satiety. Physical examination showed café-au-lait spots on the trunk and Lisch nodules in the iris. Result Laparotomy revealed a huge mesenteric neurofibroma encasing the main trunk of the superior mesenteric artery. A biopsy sample was taken and the patient was treated conservatively. Conclusion In conclusion, mesenteric neurofibroma is a rare finding that should be kept in mind in patients showing signs of neurofibromatosis.