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von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis. Case report with extensive involvement of the sciatic nerve
A Gelain1, C Formica, L Segantini
1II Divisione Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Ospedale Regionale San Martino, Genova.
Italian Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
|December 1, 1988
Abstract:
The authors report a case of neurofibromatosis with extensive involvement of the sciatic nerve and associated manifestations in the skin and spine. The main features of von Recklinghausen's disease are recalled. Particular emphasis is placed on the surgical treatment of the sciatic nerve neoplasm and on postoperative management.