Neurofibroma

New neurofibroma study findings recently were reported by researchers at Duke University

Published in Cancer Weekly, August 11th, 2009

According to recent research published in the American Journal of Dermatopathology, "Cutaneous clear cell proliferations and degenerative change have been seen in a variety of entities including nevi, dermatofibromas, fibrous papules, atypical fibroxanthomas, basal cell carcinomas, and squamous cell carcinomas, to name a few. However, there have been no reports of clear cells within neurofibromas."

"We received a biopsy and excision from a 61-year-old mail with a papule oil his right lateral clavicle. The initial biopsy showed a proliferation of clear cells that stained positive with S-100 and focally with CD68. A clear cell granular cell tumor was favored....

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-08-11)

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