Plexiform Neurofibroma of the Face: Challenges Encountered

Authors

  •   Anitha Prashanth Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Relief, Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka
  •   Rohini Mayur Balaji Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Relief, Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka
  •   Murali Chakravarthy Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Relief, Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Keywords:

Factor VII, massive transfusion, plexiform neurofibroma

Abstract

Plexiform neurofibromatosis is the hallmark lesion of neurofibromatosis Type 1. Facial neurofibromas can be extremely disfiguring and vascular. Surgery for such tumours are challenging and requires multidisciplinary team approach. Inspite of all the efforts surgery may not be successful. Here we present a case of facial neurofibroma and challenges we faced during management of this case.

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Published

2015-04-01

How to Cite

Prashanth, A., Balaji, R. M., & Chakravarthy, M. (2015). Plexiform Neurofibroma of the Face: Challenges Encountered. Karnataka Anaesthesia Journal, 1(2), 98–100. Retrieved from http://karnatakaanesthesiajournal.in/index.php/kaj/article/view/139255

Issue

Volume 1, Issue 2, April-June 2015

Section

Case Reports

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