A rare case of segmental neurofibromatosis involving the sciatic nerve

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2010 May;39(5):E42-5.

Abstract

Segmental neurofibromatosis (NF-5) is an extremely rare variant of neurofibromatosis involving a single extremity without pathologic features beyond the midline. A case of segmental neurofibromatosis involving the sciatic nerve and its branches is presented with a detailed description of the patient's preoperative findings plus postoperative course through 1-year follow-up. Clinical, histologic, and genetic findings are given along with a brief review of the literature on segmental neurofibromatosis. Last, treatment options and postoperative care recommendations are provided.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Disease-Free Survival
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neurofibromatoses / pathology*
  • Neurofibromatoses / physiopathology
  • Neurofibromatoses / surgery
  • Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / surgery
  • S100 Proteins / metabolism
  • Schwann Cells / metabolism
  • Sciatic Nerve / pathology*
  • Sciatic Nerve / surgery

Substances

  • S100 Proteins