Genitourinary neurofibromas: clinical significance

We describe 2 unusual cases of genitourinary neurofibromas. In 1 case a large solitary neurofibroma developed on the glans penis and in the other case a plexiform neurofibroma of the pelvis was present in young women with von Recklinghausen's disease. Each case represents either end of the spec...

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Published inThe Journal of urology Vol. 125; no. 5; p. 725
Main Authors Elliott, F G, Eid, T C, Lakey, W H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1981
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Female
Humans
Ileum - surgery
Male
Methods
Neurofibroma - pathology
Neurofibroma - surgery
Pelvic Neoplasms - pathology
Pelvic Neoplasms - surgery
Penile Neoplasms - pathology
Penile Neoplasms - surgery
Prognosis
Urinary Diversion
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Summary:We describe 2 unusual cases of genitourinary neurofibromas. In 1 case a large solitary neurofibroma developed on the glans penis and in the other case a plexiform neurofibroma of the pelvis was present in young women with von Recklinghausen's disease. Each case represents either end of the spectrum of urologic involvement by this rare tumor. The solitary neurofibroma requires only local excision but the plexiform neurofibroma, causing urinary obstruction, necessitates urinary diversion. Recurrence and malignant degeneration, while virtually unheard of in the former, are relatively common in the latter. The prognosis of each type is discussed.
ISSN:0022-5347
DOI:10.1016/S0022-5347(17)55181-2