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An Orthotopic Sciatic Nerve Xenograft for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Neurofibromas
Published on: October 10, 2025
Neurofibroma of the vaginal wall
S Baulies1, M T Cusidó, P J Grases
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Human Reproduction, Institut Universitari Dexeus, Barcelona, Spain. sonbau@dexeus.com
Background:
Von Recklinghausen's disease is characterized by cutaneous manifestations but it is a systemic disease which may affect the genitourinary tract.
Case:
A 20-year-old woman with a history of type-1 neurofibromatosis attended our center due to a vaginal nodule. Surgical treatment consisted of an incisional biopsy of the nodule. The anatomopathological diagnosis was plexiform neurofibroma.
Conclusion:
Periodical check-ups are recommended in asymptomatic vaginal neurofibroma whereas its radical excision should be avoided as such surgery is highly aggressive.
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