Maxillofacial Radiology 203

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/2519-0105/2022/v77no8a10

Keywords:

panoramic, Neurofibromatosis

Abstract

19-year-old male patient, known with a diagnosis of neurofibromatosis type 1, presented with a plexiform neurofibroma involving the left orbit, zygoma, temporal, and parotid regions. The patient reported a history of left eye enucleation
7-years-ago. What are the pertinent radiologic findings? (Figs.1 and 2)

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Author Biography

  • Chané Smit, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, University of Pretoria



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Published

2022-11-23

How to Cite

Maxillofacial Radiology 203. (2022). South African Dental Journal, 77(08), 510-511. https://doi.org/10.17159/2519-0105/2022/v77no8a10

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