Plexiform neurofibroma of the penis and facial nerve

A case of plexiform neurofibroma of the penis is presented. It is a rare condition often found in association with congenital neurofibromatosis. This case is unique because of the accompanying lesion of the facial nerve above the right eye, an association not previously reported. The patient was man...

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Published inWest Indian medical journal Vol. 63; no. 2; pp. 195 - 196
Main Authors Lawson Douglas, L, Cadogan, C Am
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Jamaica University of the West Indies 01.03.2014
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Summary:A case of plexiform neurofibroma of the penis is presented. It is a rare condition often found in association with congenital neurofibromatosis. This case is unique because of the accompanying lesion of the facial nerve above the right eye, an association not previously reported. The patient was managed effectively by adequate resection of the penile lesion.
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ISSN:0043-3144
2309-5830
DOI:10.7727/wimj.2012.307