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Plexiform Neurofibroma With Activating KRAS Mutation and Segmental Presentation Involving the Unilateral Eyelid.
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery - 1 Jan 2000
Stallworth Jeannette Y, Smith Loreley D, Vagefi M Reza, Pekmezci Melike
Abstract excerpt
Plexiform neurofibromas are classically thought to be pathognomonic for neurofibromatosis type 1. However, isolated forms may occur, particularly as a manifestation of segmental neurofibromatosis related to postzygotic mosaicism in the NF1 gene. Most cases occur on the head and neck, trunk, and extremities with very few cases reported in the periorbital area. The authors report a case of plexiform neurofibroma...
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