Solitary giant neurofibroma of the mental nerve: a trauma-related lesion?

Neurofibroma is a benign neoplasm derived from peripheral nerves whose etiology is still unclear. It may present as a solitary lesion or be associated with other diseases such as neurofibromatosis type I and II syndrome. This paper aims to report an extremely rare case of a solitary giant neurofibro...

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Published in:	The Journal of craniofacial surgery Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. e247 - e251
Main Authors:	da Rosa, Marina R P, Ribeiro, André Luis Ribeiro, de Menezes, Sílvio A F, Pinheiro, João J V, Alves-Junior, Sérgio M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-05-2013
Subjects:	Adolescent Cell Nucleus - pathology Chin - injuries Chin - innervation Connective Tissue - pathology Cranial Nerve Neoplasms - diagnosis Cranial Nerve Neoplasms - etiology Cytoplasm - pathology Dentistry Facial Injuries - complications Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Mandibular Nerve - pathology Neurofibroma - diagnosis Neurofibroma - etiology S100 Proteins - analysis Soft Tissue Injuries - complications Vimentin - analysis
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