Spontaneous hemorrhage simulating rapid growth of a benign subperiosteal plexiform neurofibroma

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Abstract

Spontaneous subperiosteal hemorrhage is a rare complication of von Recklinghausen's disease. There are few reports describing the MR imaging characteristics of this entity. Our case is unique among these as an underlying plexiform neurofibroma was visualized by MR imaging. We present a 12-year-old child with neurofibromatosis 1 who presented with a rapidly enlarging mass of the fibula. Surgery and pathology revealed subperiosteal hemorrhage into a benign, plexiform neurofibroma. The MR imaging features, pathogenesis and clinical implications of this entity are discussed. Recognition of this disease process and differentiating it from malignant transformation can prevent unnecessary surgery.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)925-928
Number of pages4
JournalPediatric radiology
Volume37
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2007

Keywords

  • Child
  • MRI
  • Neurofibromatosis
  • Plexiform neurofibroma
  • Subperiosteal hemorrhage

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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