Mesenteric Plexiform Neurofibroma Associated with Recklinghausen's Disease

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Journal Pediatr Radiol

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 1997 Mar 1

PMID 9126585

Citations 5

Authors

K Matsuki

Y Kakitsubata

K Watanabe

H Tsukino

K Nakajima

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Abstract

We present a rare case of plexiform neurofibroma involving the ileal mesentery of a 10-year-old boy with Recklinghausen's disease. MRI showed multiple ring-like structures in the masses on T2-weighted and contrast enhanced T1-weighted images. Probably these findings reflect enlarged peripheral nerves with myxoid degeneration. MRI is useful for the diagnosis of mesenteric plexiform neurofibroma because of this characteristic appearance.

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