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Extensive Pelvic Plexiform Neurofibroma Presenting As Clitoromegaly in a 3-Year-Old Female: Presentation and Management with MEK Inhibitor

Authors :
Andrea M. Haqq
Marta Rojas-Vasquez
Peter Metcalfe
Richelle C. Waldner
Source :
J Pediatr Genet
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Georg Thieme Verlag KG, 2020.

Abstract

Plexiform neurofibroma (PN) involvement of the external genitalia in patients with neurofibromatosis type I (NF1) is a rare cause of nonhormonal clitoromegaly. We present a 3-year-old female with known NF1 who presented with clitoromegaly. She was identified with an extensive pelvic mass involving the bladder wall, perineum, labia, clitoris, rectum, and sacral foramina. A partial cystectomy was performed, and histopathology was consistent with PN. She has been initiated on a mitogen activated protein kinase enzyme kinase inhibitor, trametinib, which has been effective in achieving partial radiographic response of the bladder mass over 5 months. Additionally, she has experienced clinical response to trematinib with resolution of urinary urgency and frequency since initiating treatment.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
J Pediatr Genet
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....46f1dae053658deda6f6a013f74f72fa