543 Novel surgical approach for management of cutaneous neurofibroma in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1

Introduction: Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) has a broad spectrum of dermatological symptoms. The hallmark of the disease is the cutaneous neurofibromas (cNF) which are physically disfiguring, painful, and cause extensive psychologic harm. There is currently no effective medical treatment and surgical procedures carry a risk of scarring anad are inaccessible to the global population due to requirement for surgical specialists. Objective: The aim of this study is to present a novel, robust surgical approach to remove multiple cNF as well as to evaluate its efficacy and safety profile.

Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology - April 19, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: B. Chamseddin, L. Le Tags: Interventional Studies, Clinical and Patient Outcomes Research Source Type: research