Abstract
A child is reported who developed partial colonicobstruction from an intussuscepting polypoid mass in the transverse colon. A 5 cm plexiform ganglioneurofibroma was found at laparotomy. Examination of the entire gastrointestinal tract revealed no other neurogenic tumors. Gastrointestinal involvement by neurofibromatosis in children is rare; however, children with von Recklinghausen's disease who complain of vague abdominal symptoms should be evaluated for gastrointestinal tumors.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 741-743 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Surgery |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1986 |
Keywords
- Neurofibromatosis
- colonic obstruction
- von Recklinghausen's disease