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von Recklinghausen Neurofibromatosis-Pachydermatocele Causing Lower Limb Gigantism: A Case Report

Institution Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Deemed University, Porur, Chennai, India, rekha_a{at}yahoo.com

T. R. Gopalan, MS

Institution Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Deemed University, Porur, Chennai, India

Gigantism of the lower limb can occur because of plexiform neurofibromas. This condition is seen with café au lait patches and multiple neurofibromatosis in this case of von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis. We report our patient and review literature of this uncommon condition.

Key Words: plexiform neurofibroma • lower limb gigantism • von Recklinghausen

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The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, Vol. 5, No. 1, 61-63 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/1534734606286469


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