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[Intra-parotid facial plexiform neurofibroma. Review of the literature].

Authors :
Almela Cortés R
Faubel Serra M
Cueva Ruiz C
Conde Pérez de la Blanca I
Source :
Anales otorrinolaringologicos ibero-americanos [An Otorrinolaringol Ibero Am] 2001; Vol. 28 (4), pp. 363-70.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

It is being tumor developed from Schwann cells of peripheral nerves sheath. In its plexiform type it is a rare growth presenting solitary or in the context of von Recklinghausen's disease. The aim of this article is to present one plexiform neurofibroma localized in the parotid gland. At the same time we make a perusal on the literature of this kind of tumor.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
0303-8874
Volume :
28
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Anales otorrinolaringologicos ibero-americanos
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11692423