Synonym(s)
pigmented; plexiform neuroma; tendril novelty
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Histological variant of an encapsulated neurofibroma with numerous melanocytes diffusely penetrating the tumor parenchyma.
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Pastille-shaped, blue-black, gross tumor.
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LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Altmeyer P (1976) On the histology of the pigmented tendral neuroma. Arch Derm Res 264: 161-168
- Tamer E et al (2003) Multiple nodular plexiform neurofibromas in a neurofibromatosis 1 family: a familial tendency? A case report and review of the literature. Int J Dermatol 42: 357-358
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer