Report of a rare gingival neurofibroma in neurofibromatosis type 1 patient
- Author:
Suchetha N Malleshi
;
Srisha Basappa
;
Naresh Lingaraju
;
Kalappa TM
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Gingiva;
neurofibroma;
neurofibromatosis type 1;
NF1;
oral neurofibroma
- From:Archives of Orofacial Sciences
2013;8(2):60-64
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Neurofibromatosis designates a group of neurocutaneous disorder that essentially affect the neural tissues cell growth. Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), the most common amongst the variants accounts for about 90% of all cases. The expressivity of the disease is extremely variable, with oral involvement noted in 3.4 - 92% adults and 40% children. The diagnosis of the disease is principally based on clinical criteria. Treatment for neurofibromas is surgical excision. A rare case of gingival neurofibroma in NF1 patient is accounted in this case report.
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