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Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Histologic Type > Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue > Nerve Sheath Neoplasms > Neurofibroma
Nervous System Diseases > Nervous System Neoplasms > Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms > Nerve Sheath Neoplasms > Neurofibroma
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Neurofibroma  

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  • solitary; multiple = NEUROFIBROMATOSES but see MeSH definition; coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM)

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  • A moderately firm, benign, encapsulated tumor resulting from proliferation of SCHWANN CELLS and FIBROBLASTS that includes portions of nerve fibers. The tumors usually develop along peripheral or cranial nerves and are a central feature of NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 1, where they may occur intracranially or involve spinal roots. Pathologic features include fusiform enlargement of the involved nerve. Microscopic examination reveals a disorganized and loose cellular pattern with elongated nuclei intermixed with fibrous strands. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1016)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D009455

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