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From NeuroLex
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5 October 2007 +
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uncurated +
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| DefiningCitation
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Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1016 +
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| Definition
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A moderately firm, benign, encapsulated tu … A moderately firm, benign, encapsulated tumor resulting from proliferation of SCHWANN CELLS and FIBROBLASTS that includes portions of nerve fibers. The tumors usually develop along peripheral or cranial nerves and are a central feature of NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 1, where they may occur intracranially or involve spinal roots. Pathologic features include fusiform enlargement of the involved nerve. Microscopic examination reveals a disorganized and loose cellular pattern with elongated nuclei intermixed with fibrous strands (MeSH). ei intermixed with fibrous strands (MeSH).
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birnlex_12604 +
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Neurofibroma +
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30 May 2009 03:35:22 +
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30 May 2009 +
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Nerve Sheath Neoplasms +
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Nerve Sheath Neoplasms
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