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Mesenteric plexiform neurofibroma associated with Recklinghausen's disease
K Matsuki1, Y Kakitsubata, K Watanabe
1Department of Radiology, Miyazaki Medical College, Japan.
Pediatric Radiology
|March 1, 1997
Abstract:
We present a rare case of plexiform neurofibroma involving the ileal mesentery of a 10-year-old boy with Recklinghausen's disease. MRI showed multiple ring-like structures in the masses on T2-weighted and contrast enhanced T1-weighted images. Probably these findings reflect enlarged peripheral nerves with myxoid degeneration. MRI is useful for the diagnosis of mesenteric plexiform neurofibroma because of this characteristic appearance.