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A rare location for an infrequent tumor: Plexiform neurofibroma in hepatic hilum
Abstract
Plexiform neurofibroma is frequently encountered in association with NF-1 but still can be seen as solitary lesions. While disease mostly involves extremities a very rare site of involvement is hepatic hilum. This paper reports a case of a 58 year old female patient with solitary plexiform neurofibroma located in the hepatoduodenal region which successfully treated by surgical procedure.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
March 27, 2015
Submission Date
July 18, 2014
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 37 Number: 1