Türk Nöroşirürji Dergisi 2003 , Vol 13 , Num 3
SCALP PLEXIFORM NEUROFIBROMA: REPORT OF TWO CASES
Kayhan KUZEYLİ, Gökalp KARAARSLAN, Ertuğrul ÇAKIR, Haydar USUL, Süleyman BAYKAL
Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahi Anabilim Dalı, Trabzon Aim: Here we discuss clinical, neuroradiological findings and management of 2 cases of plexiform neurofibroma.

Results: Total excision of the lesions was achieved at both of the patients and no recurrences were detected at follow-ups.

Conclusion: Although plexiform neurofibromas are congenital lesions, they have a risk of malignant transformation. Total excision is recommended at the time of diagnosis. Anahtar Kelimeler : Plexiform neurofibroma, neurofibromatosis, occipital, scalp