Giant hemifacial plexiform neurofibroma arising from trigeminal ganglion

We present a case of a massive hemifacial plexiform neurofibroma. The tumor arose from the right trigeminal ganglion in the middle cranial fossa, involving the 3 divisions of the trigeminal nerve. This affected the whole right side of the face. The principles of management are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2009-05, Vol.20 (3), p.833-836
Hauptverfasser:	Greig, Aina V H, Kirkpatrick, Niall A, Joshi, Naresh, Kelly, Martin, Waterhouse, Norman
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Cranial Nerve Neoplasms - diagnosis Dentistry Facial Neoplasms - diagnosis Follow-Up Studies Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional - methods Magnetic Resonance Angiography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Neurofibroma, Plexiform - diagnosis Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods Trigeminal Ganglion - pathology Trigeminal Nerve - pathology Trigeminal Nerve Diseases - diagnosis
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Zusammenfassung:	We present a case of a massive hemifacial plexiform neurofibroma. The tumor arose from the right trigeminal ganglion in the middle cranial fossa, involving the 3 divisions of the trigeminal nerve. This affected the whole right side of the face. The principles of management are discussed.
ISSN:	1049-2275 1536-3732
DOI:	10.1097/scs.0b013e3181a28a19