Facial neurothekeoma in a 10-year-old child.
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چکیده
Neurothekeoma is a rare and benign tumour that occurs most frequently on the head and neck. It is classified as a nerve sheath tumour and epidemiologically occurs in young adults. It is rare to find these tumours occurring in children. The following report describes a case of neurothekeoma in a young girl, its treatment and a review of the literature. Specific histological analysis may reveal atypical and aggressive features, which, in turn, affect resection and reconstructive options.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Canadian journal of plastic surgery = Journal canadien de chirurgie plastique
دوره 15 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007