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GlossaryNeurofibromas

benign tumors from nerve sheath, linked to genetic disorder

Neurofibromas are benign (non-cancerous) tumors that develop from the nerve sheath, which is the protective covering of nerves. They are commonly associated with a genetic disorder called Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and can cause a range of symptoms depending on their size and location, including pain, neurological deficits, and cosmetic concerns.

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Benign Skin Tumors: Overview, Clinical Features, Histopathology, and Treatment Options

research Benign Skin Tumors: Overview, Clinical Features, Histopathology, and Treatment Options

December 2016

Benign skin tumors need accurate diagnosis to ensure proper treatment.

Dermatoses of Pregnancy

research Dermatoses of Pregnancy

208 citations, July 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.

Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders

research Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders

November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks”

Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.

Analysis of the Hybrid Schwannoma and Neurofibroma Including a Case Report of Schwannomatosis Caused by a Mutation in the LZTR1 Gene

research Analysis of the Hybrid Schwannoma and Neurofibroma Including a Case Report of Schwannomatosis Caused by a Mutation in the LZTR1 Gene

November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Some people with schwannomatosis have a new type of mutation in the LZTR1 gene.

Aloe Vera in the Treatment of Roentgen Ulcers and Telangiectasis

research Aloe Vera in the Treatment of Roentgen Ulcers and Telangiectasis

28 citations, April 1936 in “Journal of the American Medical Association”

Aloe vera healed severe skin damage and restored normal skin in five weeks.

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