Case report: Fatal spontaneous haemorrhage in Von Recklinghausen's disease

Spontaneous bleeding of neurofibroma is a rare complication in Von Recklinghausen's disease. We report a case of sudden death of a patient who had undergone laminectomy for excision of cervical neurofibroma. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

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Published in:Surgical Practice 2006-02, Vol.10 (1), p.38-40
Main Authors: Tsang, Chi-Sum, Tan, Tze-Ching, Chan, Alexander Chak-Lam, Cheung, Fung-Ching
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Genetic disorders
Hemorrhage
Medical disorders
Neurology
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Summary:Spontaneous bleeding of neurofibroma is a rare complication in Von Recklinghausen's disease. We report a case of sudden death of a patient who had undergone laminectomy for excision of cervical neurofibroma. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1744-1625
1744-1633
1442-2034
DOI:10.1111/j.1744-1633.2006.00284.x