Managing Neurofibromatosis: A Guide for Teens with Fibromas
Neurofibroma The 16-year-old girl has congenital neurofibromatosis, presenting with typical café-au-lait spots. She underwent surgery to remove a neurofibroma when she was over one year old and had a left leg growth plate arrest procedure due to skeletal abnormalities four years ...
Dr. Qiu Yushu Reply:
Hello: You should see a plastic surgeon. Our hospital's plastic surgery department has two experienced physicians, Dr. Hong-Chang Chou and Dr. Chi-Hua Lo.[Read More] Managing Neurofibromatosis: A Guide for Teens with Fibromas
Managing Neurofibromatosis: When to Consider Surgical Removal
Neurofibromatosis Hello: I had some tumors in my chest and back during my first year of high school. The chest tumor was locally excised five years ago, but the tumor on my back has noticeably increased in size. Should I consider having it removed as well?
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Hello: For systemic multiple skin or subcutaneous tumors, it is generally advisable to select one or two for biopsy. After the pathology report is available, a comprehensive assessment can be made to determine whether further excision is necessary. In the case of multiple neurofi...[Read More] Managing Neurofibromatosis: When to Consider Surgical Removal
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