A Review of Histologically Diagnosed Neurofibroma; an Institution Based Study Spanning a Decade

International Journal of Medical Science

© 2018 by SSRG - IJMS Journal

Volume 5 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2018

Authors : Akhator Terence Azeke and Dele Eradebamwen Imasogie

10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V5I6P101

How to Cite?

Akhator Terence Azeke and Dele Eradebamwen Imasogie, "A Review of Histologically Diagnosed Neurofibroma; an Institution Based Study Spanning a Decade," SSRG International Journal of Medical Science, vol. 5,  no. 6, pp. 1-4, 2018. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V5I6P101

Abstract:

Introduction: Neurofibromas are common cutaneous benign tumours. They have the potentials to become malignant and are of great cosmetic concern with associated morbidity. These are potential health burden to both human and capital resources. The aim of this study is to determine the frequency, age and sex distribution of histologically diagnosed Neurofibroma at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital over a 10year period. Methodology: A 10 year histologically confirmed cases of Neurofibroma from 1st of January, 2004 to 31st December, 2013 were the subjects of interest. The stained Haematoxylin and eosin slides of each subject were retrieved and examined. The data obtained was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 16. Results: There were 46 cases of neurofibroma. The male to female ratio was 1.5:1. The mean age was observed in the 3rd decade while the peak age was in the 4th decade. The mean ages for neurofibroma in males and females were in the 3rd decades. The head and neck was the most common site in the cases with specified anatomic sites. Conclusion: Neurofibromas are common cutaneous benign tumour with a predilection for males and a peak in the 3rd decade.

Keywords:

Cutaneous Neurofibroma, potential health burden, histopathology data pool, most common benign cutaneous tumour.

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