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neurofibroma [¦nu̇r·ō·fī′brō·mə] (medicine) A tumor characterized by the diffuse proliferation of peripheral nerve elements. Also known as endoneural fibroma; myxofibroma of nerve sheath; neurofibromyxoma; perineural fibroblastoma; perineural fibroma. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Neurofibromas are relatively common lesions of the nervous system, but only a few cases involving the pinna have been reported. Very few reports of either laryngeal neurilemmomas (schwannomas) or neurofibromas are found in the literature. 6,9) Lesions that arise from the floor of the mouth--such as dermoid and epidermoid cysts, salivary gland tumors, fibromas, myofibromas, neurofibromas, ranulas, hemangiopericytomas, and desmoid tumors--should all be considered in the differential diagnosis. |
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