Diffuse neurofibroma of the chest and abdominal wall invading the diaphragm leads to diaphragmatic eventration: case report

Abstract Background Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant condition with a high rate of new mutation and variable expression. Diffuse neurofibroma of the epidermis invading deeper organs is rare.We report a case of diffuse subcutaneous neurofibroma in the thoracoabdominal wall whic...

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Main Authors: Xian-shuai Li, Shu-qian He, Xian-guo Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01258-4