Neurofibroma arising from phrenic nerve.
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2012-10
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Abstract
We report a case of neurofibroma arising from the left phrenic nerve and not associated with neurofibromatosis in a 46-year-old male. The patient presented with gradually progressive breathlessness and pain in chest for six months. Radiological investigations
revealed a posterior mediastinal mass on the left side of the chest. On postero-lateral thoracotomy, the resected tumour was found
to be arising from the phrenic nerve. Histopathological examination confirmed it to be a neurofibroma. Absence of any other
distinctive lesions of neurofibromatosis makes this an unusual presentation.
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Neurofibroma, Phrenic nerve, Neurofibromatosis, Mediastinal mass
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Pradeepa Narayana, Kudri Gangadhar M, Janne Manasa S, Ashok Abhishekh H. Neurofibroma arising from phrenic nerve. The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences, 2012 Oct; 54(4): 263-264.