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World J Clin Cases. Sep 26, 2020; 8(18): 4223-4227
Published online Sep 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i18.4223
Published online Sep 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i18.4223
Multiple recurrent neurofibromas in the abdominal wall: A case report
Xue-Fei Zhao, Ying-Mo Shen, Jie Chen, Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China
Author contributions: Zhao XF performed the operation; Shen YM designed this case report; Chen J wrote this paper; Zhao XF was responsible for sorting the data.
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Corresponding author: Jie Chen, MD, Chief Physician, Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 5 Jingyuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing 100020, China. chenjiejoe@sina.com
Received: July 28, 2020
Peer-review started: July 28, 2020
First decision: August 7, 2020
Revised: August 10, 2020
Accepted: August 22, 2020
Article in press: August 22, 2020
Published online: September 26, 2020
Peer-review started: July 28, 2020
First decision: August 7, 2020
Revised: August 10, 2020
Accepted: August 22, 2020
Article in press: August 22, 2020
Published online: September 26, 2020
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Neurofibroma can be a clinical manifestation of neurofibromatosis, which is a benign neurogenic tumor that occurs sporadically. Neurofibromas in the abdomen usually appear in the retroperitoneal space. Reports on neurofibromas in the abdominal wall are rare, and multiple recurrent neurofibromas in this area have not yet been reported.
CASE SUMMARY
This is a case of a 73-year-old man who suffered from multiple recurrent neurofibromas in the abdominal wall for 16 years and received 13 surgical treatments.
CONCLUSION
We need to pay due attention to its treatment, and primary surgery should be designed thoroughly.
Keywords: Neurofibroma, Abdominal wall surgery, Multiple, Recurrent, Case report
Core Tip: Neurofibromas in the abdominal wall are rare, and multiple recurrent neurofibromas in this area have not yet been reported.