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Plexiform neurofibroma — A plexiform neurofibroma is a tumor of the peripheral nerves which is common in individuals with neurofibromatosis type I, and indeed is diagnostic of that condition. The tumor occurs when Schwann cells multiply out of control within the nerve… … Wikipedia
plexiform neurofibroma — A nerve that has become thick and misshapen due to the abnormal growth of cells and tissues that cover the nerve … English dictionary of cancer terms
Neurofibroma — Classification and external resources Histopathologic image of cutaneous neurofibroma obtained by biopsy ICD 10 D36.1 (ILDS D36.160) … Wikipedia
neurofibroma — A moderately firm, benign, encapsulated tumor resulting from proliferation of Schwann cells in a disorderly pattern that includes portions of nerve fibers; in neurofibromatosis, neurofibromas are multiple. SYN: fibroneuroma. plexiform … Medical dictionary
plexiform neuroma — see under neurofibroma … Medical dictionary
Verneuil neuroma — plexiform neurofibroma … Medical dictionary
Neurofibromatosis type I — For Von Recklinghausen s disease of bone, a disorder seen with hyperparathyroidism, see osteitis fibrosa cystica. Neurofibromatosis type 1 Classification and external resources ICD 10 Q85.0 (ILDS Q85.010) ICD … Wikipedia
Neurofibromatosis — Classification and external resources Back of an elderly woman with neurofibromatosis ICD 10 Q … Wikipedia
neuroma — General term for any neoplasm derived from cells of the nervous system; on the basis of newer knowledge pertaining to cytologic and histologic characteristics, a variety of neoplasms, formerly placed in the general category of n., may now be… … Medical dictionary
List of cutaneous conditions — This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. See also: Cutaneous conditions, Category:Cutaneous conditions, and ICD 10… … Wikipedia
