Synonym(s)
Elephantiasis neuromatosis; lobe elephantiasis
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Dewlap-like tumour masses, especially in peripheral neurofibromatosis.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Plastic-surgical corrections only in case of cosmetically disturbing dewlap formation or functionally threatening failures. Strict indication! Caution! Preoperative preparation, in particular with imaging diagnostics (sonography, duplex, angiography/DSA), as malformations in the development of the vessels may be present.
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