Features of CT and EUS in mesenteric plexiform neurofibroma with Neurofibromatosis type I: A case report

Plexiform neurofibroma(PNF) is a rare benign tumor of the peripheral nerve, belonging to a subtype of neurofibroma. PNF is common in the head, neck and trunk. It is uncommonly observed in the mesentery. We report a case of mesenteric PNF in a 64-year-old man history of neurofibromatosis type I(NF1),...

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Published in:Radiology case reports 2021-08, Vol.16 (8), p.2103-2107
Main Authors: Li, Ye-ting, Chen, Hao, Ding, Xue, Wu, Qian, Guo, Qiu-chen, Hu, Duan-min, Zhong, Feng-yun, Wu, Yong-you, Chen, Guang-qiang
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Language:English
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Case Report
Computer tomography
Endoscopic ultrasonography
Mesentery
Neurofibromatosis type I
Plexiform neurofibroma
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Summary:Plexiform neurofibroma(PNF) is a rare benign tumor of the peripheral nerve, belonging to a subtype of neurofibroma. PNF is common in the head, neck and trunk. It is uncommonly observed in the mesentery. We report a case of mesenteric PNF in a 64-year-old man history of neurofibromatosis type I(NF1), which caused abdomen pain. In addition, the computer tomography(CT) and endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS) manifestations of mesenteric PNF were analyzed. The imaging appearance of a mesenteric plexiform neurofibroma is that many low-density (CT) /mixed echo (EUS) soft tissue masses surrounding the superior mesenteric artery, but not surrounding the superior mesenteric vein. Our case adds to the limited literature regarding NF1 presenting with mesenteric PNF. The computer tomography and endoscopic ultrasonography may facilitate confirma diagnosis of mesenteric PNF.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2021.04.071