Infantile Pacinian Neurofibroma: A Rare Neurogenic Tumor
September 2023
in “
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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TLDR A rare benign scalp tumor in an infant requires surgical removal.
A female infant presented with a rare neurogenic tumor known as Pacinian neurofibroma on her right scalp, identified at birth. This tumor, associated with the Vater-Pacini corpuscles, is extremely rare, with few cases documented, and typically affects adolescents and young adults. The infant also had a nevus of Ota on her right temple and cheek. Diagnosis was confirmed through biopsy, showing benign neurocristic proliferation with tactile corpuscle differentiation. Treatment involves surgical excision due to the tumor's unlikely spontaneous regression. The patient was referred for genetic testing and plastic surgery for further management.