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  • Title: Solitary neurofibroma of the temporal bone.
    Author: Pontes HA, Pontes FS, Cruz e Silva BT, Fonseca FP, Carneiro JT, Paiva HB, Pinto Ddos S.
    Journal: J Craniofac Surg; 2010 Nov; 21(6):1984-7. PubMed ID: 21119477.
    Abstract:
    Neurofibroma is a benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor that can be occasionally found in the head and neck region as multiple lesions associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) or as a solitary tumor. The real frequency of isolated neurofibromas not associated with NF is uncertain, and lesions in the temporal region are extremely rare. The aim of the current article was to report an unusual case of solitary neurofibroma localized in the temporal and infratemporal regions with 10 years of evolution in a female patient without any other manifestation or familiar history of NF-1. The patient underwent surgical treatment for complete excision of the lesion, and the 2-year follow-up revealed no signs of recurrence.
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