| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4068770 | The Journal of Hand Surgery | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A case of segmental neurofibromatosis of the upper extremity is presented. Multiple neurofibromas involving different peripheral nerves limited to a single body part or limb is a rare form of neurofibromatosis. The clinical, genetic, and histologic findings of segmental neurofibromatosis are described. The criteria for segmental neurofibromatosis are reviewed, and the differentiation of neurofibromatosis types 1 and 2 and schwannomatosis is also briefly reviewed.
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Authors
Asif M. Ilyas, Geoffroy Nourissat, Jesse B. Jupiter,