Plexiform neurofibroma with nevus of ota-rare presentation

Plexiform neurofibroma (PNF) is a rare form of neurofibromatosis type 1 which is rarely seen isolated. This generally spreads along the peripheral nerve and may affect some nervous rami. This is a poorly circumscribed and locally invasive tumor. About 21% of patients with NF-I are affected with PNFs...

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Published inJournal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFP Vol. 25; no. 2; p. 374
Main Authors Taneja, Lavina, Dokwal, Sushil Kumar, Prajapat, Jyoti, Arya, Vishal
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.05.2021
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Mole (Dermatology)
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Summary:Plexiform neurofibroma (PNF) is a rare form of neurofibromatosis type 1 which is rarely seen isolated. This generally spreads along the peripheral nerve and may affect some nervous rami. This is a poorly circumscribed and locally invasive tumor. About 21% of patients with NF-I are affected with PNFs. The nevus of Ota also called oculodermal melanocytosis is a macular discoloration of the face. It is most commonly found in the Japanese and very rare in the Indian subcontinent. It is unilateral oculodermal melanosis along the first two branches of the trigeminal nerve. We hereby present a very rare case of occurrence of isolated PNF (not associated with neurofibromatosis type 1) along with nevus of ota of the left side of the face in a 28-year-old female with thorough radiographic work up.
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ISSN:0973-029X
1998-393X
DOI:10.4103/0973-029X.325263