Solitary Neurofibroma of the Stomach.
- Author:
Kyong Hwa JUN
1
;
Ji Han JUNG
;
Hyung Min CHIN
;
Woo Bae PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. hchin@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Neurofibroma;
Stomach
- MeSH:
Aged;
Christianity;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Gastrectomy;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Humans;
Laparoscopy;
Neurofibroma*;
Neurofibromatoses;
Neurofibromatosis 1;
Stomach*
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
2007;73(3):257-260
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A neurofibroma of the gastrointestinal tract is frequently associated with type 1 neurofibromatosis. A solitary neurofibroma, which refers to a localized neurofibroma occurring in patients without stigmata of neurofibromatosis, can rarely occur in the stomach. The majority of neurofibromas of the stomach remain small and asymptomatic, and are usually found incidentally. Surgical resection is required for symptomatic relief and for confirmation of the diagnosis. Herein, the case of a 68-year-old woman found to have a solitary neurofibroma in the angle of stomach is reported. The patient underwent a laparoscopy assisted distal gastrectomy, with a gastroduodenostomy. The gross, microscopic and immunohistochemical findings were consistent with the diagnosis of a neurofibroma of the stomach.
