Carpal tunnel syndrome due to a plexiform neurofibroma of the median nerve in a neurofibromatosis type 1 patient: clinical approach

Freitas, Davide; Aido, Ricardo; Sousa, Marta; Costa, Lucia Cortes da; Oliveira, Vânia; Cardoso, Pedro

doi:10.1136/bcr-2012-008194

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“… 2 The estimated risk of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 remains considerably high (∼5–13%, according to published series). 11 When the diagnosis of PNF was confirmed, our patient was referred for genetic screening of both neurofibromatosis type 1 and type 2, both of which were negative.…”

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Plexiform Neurofibroma of the Posterior Tibial Nerve Misdiagnosed as Proximal Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: A Case Report

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Plexiform neurofibromas of the foot are rare, benign tumors of the peripheral nerves. Diagnosis can be challenging if they present with symptoms mimicking other peripheral nerve pathologies. Tarsal tunnel syndrome is an entrapment syndrome of the entire tibial nerve behind the medial malleolus and under the flexor retinaculum. The clinical presentation typically includes posteromedial pain, positive Tinel's sign, and neurogenic signs, including both the sensation of numbness and the actual hypoesthesia and clawing of the toes.Here, we report the case of a 59-year-old female patient with plexiform neurofibroma with symptoms similar to those of tarsal tunnel syndrome. The plexiform neurofibroma was surgically excised and the nerve function was partially preserved.

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confidence: 99%