The authors report the case of a plexiform neurofibroma located in the pelvis,
affecting the bladder, prostate and spine (lumbar/sacral), followed-up for three
years and six months. Surgical removal was contraindicated and the patient underwent
biannual clinical and radiological follow-up that did not demonstrate any tumor
increase. The clinical manifestations of neurofibromatosis type 1 are variable, and
the medical team should be attentive to further investigations, considering possible
unexpected rare findings. Large pelvic masses may correspond to plexiform
neurofibromas, so the diagnostic hypothesis of neurofibromatosis should be taken into
consideration.
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