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{{ Infobox diagnosis
| Name      = {{PAGENAME}}
| Image      = Neurofibroma_(3).jpg
| Width      =
| Caption    = Neurofibroma. [[H&E stain]].
| Micro      = spindle cells with wavy nuclei without pleomorphism ("shredded carrots"), +/-arranged in fascicles and intermixed with collagen, moderately increased of cellularity, poorly ''or'' well-circumscribed, +/-plexiform growth pattern ("bag of worms"), +/-mast cells (useful)
| Subtypes  = [[plexiform neurofibroma]]
| LMDDx      = [[schwannoma]], [[dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans]], [[ganglioneuroma]], neurotized [[melanocytic nevus]], [[MPNST]]
| Stains    = S-100 +ve, CD34 +ve, EMA +ve/-ve, NF +ve/-ve
| IHC        =
| EM        =
| Molecular  =
| IF        =
| Gross      = "bag of worms" appearance (plexiform neurofibroma)
| Grossing  =
| Site      = [[soft tissue lesions|soft tissue]] - [[peripheral nerve sheath tumours]]
| Assdx      =
| Syndromes  = [[neurofibromatosis type 1]]
| Clinicalhx =
| Signs      =
| Symptoms  = [[painful skin lesion]]
| Prevalence = not common
| Bloodwork  =
| Rads      =
| Endoscopy  =
| Prognosis  = benign if isolated
| Other      =
| ClinDDx    =
}}
'''Neurofibroma''' is an uncommon [[skin]] lesion. This article also includes '''plexiform neurofibroma'''.
'''Neurofibroma''' is an uncommon [[skin]] lesion. This article also includes '''plexiform neurofibroma'''.


Revision as of 14:24, 28 September 2013

Neurofibroma
Diagnosis in short

Neurofibroma. H&E stain.
LM spindle cells with wavy nuclei without pleomorphism ("shredded carrots"), +/-arranged in fascicles and intermixed with collagen, moderately increased of cellularity, poorly or well-circumscribed, +/-plexiform growth pattern ("bag of worms"), +/-mast cells (useful)
Subtypes plexiform neurofibroma
LM DDx schwannoma, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, ganglioneuroma, neurotized melanocytic nevus, MPNST
Stains S-100 +ve, CD34 +ve, EMA +ve/-ve, NF +ve/-ve
Gross "bag of worms" appearance (plexiform neurofibroma)
Site soft tissue - peripheral nerve sheath tumours
Syndromes neurofibromatosis type 1
Symptoms painful skin lesion
Prevalence not common
Prognosis benign if isolated

Neurofibroma is an uncommon skin lesion. This article also includes plexiform neurofibroma.

General

Classification:[2]

  1. Localized - sporatic.
  2. Diffuse - usually poorly defined, young adults and children; sporatic.
  3. Plexiform - associated with NF1.

Gross/radiologic

Gross features (plexiform NF):[2]

  • "Bag of worms" appearance.

Radiologic:[2]

  • Fusiform mass.

Microscopic

Features:

  • Spindle cells with wavy nuclei without pleomorphism - key feature.
    • Often described as "shredded carrots".
  • May be arranged in fascicles and intermixed with collagen.
    • Often no pattern is apparent.
  • Moderate increase of cellularity vis-a-vis normal dermis.
  • May be poorly or well-circumscribed.
  • +/-Plexiform growth pattern - "bag of worms".[1]
    • Multiple well-circumscribed nests.
  • Mast cells[3] - one has to look for them at high power.
    • Very useful for confirming the low power suspicion.

DDx:

Images

  • Neurofibroma - low mag. (WC)

  • Neurofibroma - intermed. mag. (WC)

  • Neurofibroma - high mag. (WC)

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IHC

Features:[6]

  • S100 +ve -- wavy pattern.[7]
  • CD34 +ve.
  • Glut1 +ve.
  • EMA +ve/-ve.
  • NF +ve/-ve.[7]
  • MART-1 -ve.[7]
    • Positive in neurotized melanocytic nevi.

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- NEUROFIBROMA.

Micro

The sections show skin with a lesion composed of irregular-shaped groups of bland dermal spindle cells with wavy nuclei and pale-eosinophilic cytoplasm. Mast cells are seen scattered throughout the lesion. Thick collagen separates the clusters of the spindle cells. There is no nuclear atypia. Mitotic activity is not appreciated. No melanocytic nests are identified.

The overlying epidermis matures to the surface.

Alternate

The sections show skin with an unencapsulated dermal spindle cell lesion with navy nuclei that have a likeness to shredded carrots. Occasional mast cells are present within the lesion. There is no nuclear atypia. Mitotic activity is not appreciated. No melanocytic nests are identified.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named pmid17893219
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Wilkinson, LM.; Manson, D.; Smith, CR. (Oct 2004). "Best cases from the AFIP: plexiform neurofibroma of the bladder.". Radiographics 24 Suppl 1: S237-42. doi:10.1148/rg.24si035170. PMID 15486243.
  3. ↑ Staser, K.; Yang, FC.; Clapp, DW. (Jul 2010). "Mast cells and the neurofibroma microenvironment.". Blood 116 (2): 157-64. doi:10.1182/blood-2009-09-242875. PMID 20233971.
  4. ↑ Gray, MH.; Smoller, BR.; McNutt, NS.; Hsu, A. (Jun 1990). "Neurofibromas and neurotized melanocytic nevi are immunohistochemically distinct neoplasms.". Am J Dermatopathol 12 (3): 234-41. PMID 1693815.
  5. ↑ Carr, NJ.; Warren, AY. (Jan 1993). "Mast cell numbers in melanocytic naevi and cutaneous neurofibromas.". J Clin Pathol 46 (1): 86-7. PMID 8432898.
  6. ↑ Hirose T, Tani T, Shimada T, Ishizawa K, Shimada S, Sano T (April 2003). "Immunohistochemical demonstration of EMA/Glut1-positive perineurial cells and CD34-positive fibroblastic cells in peripheral nerve sheath tumors". Mod. Pathol. 16 (4): 293–8. doi:10.1097/01.MP.0000062654.83617.B7. PMID 12692193. http://www.nature.com/modpathol/journal/v16/n4/full/3880761a.html.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Chen, Y.; Klonowski, PW.; Lind, AC.; Lu, D. (Jul 2012). "Differentiating neurotized melanocytic nevi from neurofibromas using Melan-A (MART-1) immunohistochemical stain.". Arch Pathol Lab Med 136 (7): 810-5. doi:10.5858/arpa.2011-0335-OA. PMID 22742554.
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