Solitary neurofibroma of the maxilla

Solitary neurofibroma of the maxilla

A case of a large central neurofibroma of the left posterior maxilla is presented. This lesion was treated by a left radical maxillectomy because of the extensive nature of the tumor. The surgical defect was reconstructed with a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap. The incidence and clinical features...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 1982-07, Vol.40 (7), p.453-456
Hauptverfasser: Brady, Gordon L., Schaffner, David L., Joy, Edwin D., Morris, Richard L., Given, Kenna S.
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Sprache:eng
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Adult
Dentistry
Female
Humans
Maxillary Neoplasms - pathology
Neurofibroma - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:A case of a large central neurofibroma of the left posterior maxilla is presented. This lesion was treated by a left radical maxillectomy because of the extensive nature of the tumor. The surgical defect was reconstructed with a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap. The incidence and clinical features of intraosseous benign nerve sheath tumors are discussed.
ISSN:0278-2391
DOI:10.1016/0278-2391(82)90087-8