Management of plexiform neurofibroma of the larynx.

Full Abstract

We report the ninth case of plexiform neurofibroma of the larynx, which occurred in a 2-year-old with multiple café au lait spots and obstructive sleep apnea. In discussing this clinical problem, we have attempted to make the following points. A patient's having more than six café au lait spots of greater than 1.5-cm diameter is diagnostic of von Recklinghausen's disease. It is much more difficult to completely excise plexiform neurofibroma than nonplexiform neurofibroma. The association of juvenile xanthogranuloma with von Recklinghausen's disease may be a risk factor for the later development of leukemia.

Author information

Author/s: Sidman, J (J); Wood, R E (RE); Poole, M (M); Postma, D S (DS);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol), published in UNITED STATES. (Language: eng)

Reference: -1987 Jan-Feb; vol 96 (issue 1 Pt 1) : pp 53-5

Dates: Created 1987/03/26; Completed 1987/03/26; Revised 2006/05/15;

PMID: 3101570, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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