Plexiform neurofibroma - neurofibromatosis type 1

Case contributed by Van Trong Cao
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

This patient presented with a large mass in her neck and was referred for an MRI.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
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Axial T1
fat sat
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Axial
T2
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Axial T1
C+ fat sat
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Coronal T1
C+ fat sat
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There is a large subcutaneous mass in the right neck containing many structures with low signal on T1W, heterogeneous on T2FS, associated with the typical target sign and fair enhancement.

There is also diffuse subcutaneous neurofibromatosis in the region of the head and neck. 

Case Discussion

Typical plexiform neurofibroma in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). 

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