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World J Gastroenterol. May 7, 2014; 20(17): 5153-5156
Published online May 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i17.5153
Published online May 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i17.5153
Solitary plexiform neurofibroma of the stomach: A case report
Lei Shi, Fu-Jian Liu, Qiu-Hong Jia, Hang Guan, Zhao-Jiong Lu, Department of Gastroenterology, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guigang 537100, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
Author contributions: Shi L conceived and coordinated the study, and participated in data collection and manuscript writing; Liu FJ participated in the study design, data collection, production of histopathological figures, and manuscript writing; Jia QH, Guan H and Lu ZJ participated in data collection and manuscript writing.
Correspondence to: Lei Shi, MD, PhD, Department of Gastroenterology, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, No. 1 Zhongshan Road, Guigang 537100, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. ycymoment@hotmail.com
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Received: October 6, 2013
Revised: December 5, 2013
Accepted: January 14, 2014
Published online: May 7, 2014
Revised: December 5, 2013
Accepted: January 14, 2014
Published online: May 7, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Solitary plexiform neurofibroma (PN) is extremely rare. We report a case of solitary PN of the stomach in a 38-year-old male who underwent laparoscopic surgery. The case was not associated with von Recklinghausen disease, and the patient was in good condition 6 mo after surgery, with no tumor recurrence. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of isolated stomach PN undergoing laparoscopic surgery. Endoscopic treatment is technically feasible and may be considered as the procedure of choice for solitary PN treatment. A long-term follow-up endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract is greatly needed.