International Journal of Ophthalmic PathologyISSN: 2324-8599

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Case Report, Int J Ophthalmic Pathol Vol: 2 Issue: 4

Eyelid Plexiform Neurofibroma: Atypical Presentation and Management

Syed Ali Raza Rizvi1*, Divya Kesarwani1, Veena Maheshwari2 and Meher Aziz2
1Institute of Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh, UP, India
2Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh, UP, India
Corresponding author: Syed Ali Raza Rizvi
Institute of Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh, UP-202002, India
Tel: 0091-571-2703203, 0091-983701593; Fax: 0091-571-2704498
E-mail: dralirazal2@hotmail.com
Received: February 18, 2013 Accepted: September 20, 2013 Published: September 25, 2013
Citation: Rizvi SAR, Kesarwani D, Maheshwari V, Aziz M (2013) Eyelid Plexiform Neurofibroma: Atypical Presentation and Management. Int J Ophthalmic Pathol 2:4. doi:10.4172/2324-8599.1000122

Abstract

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant, multisystem disorder affecting approximately one in three thousand people. Neurofibromas of the eyelid are its wellrecognized manifestation. Several different presentations have been described. Some of the more common orbital and eyelid findings in NF1 are plexiform neurofibromas, causing mechanical ptosis and proptosis, optic nerve gliomas and sphenoid wing dysplasia.

Keywords: Plexiform neurofibroma; Eyelid; Atypical presentation; Management

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