Solitary Anterior Abdominal Wall Neurofibroma in an Infant: Case Report
TURKIYE KLINIKLERI TIP BILIMLERI DERGISI, vol.32, no.3, pp.818-821, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 32 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2012
- Doi Number: 10.5336/medsci.2010-17057
- Journal Name: TURKIYE KLINIKLERI TIP BILIMLERI DERGISI
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.818-821
- Inonu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Solitary neurofibroma within the abdominal wall is an extremely rare tumor. Neurofibromas often develop between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Approximately 90% of neurofibromas are solitary or localized type. It frequently appears anywhere within the central or peripheral nervous system. Seven months old girl presented with abdominal distention for the last 2 months. On physical examination, she had a 5x6 cm relatively mobile, elastic mass on the right lower abdominal wall. This paper reports a girl presenting with lower abdominal mass identified as neurofibroma by histological examination. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a solitary neurofibroma child case arising from the anterior abdominal wall.