Fatal maternal complication due to neurofibromatosis type 1-associated giant pigmented plexiform neurofibromas in pregnancy: a case report and literature review

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  • who: Leo Odongo and colleagues from the Kabale University Germany have published the article: Fatal maternal complication due to neurofibromatosis type 1-associated giant pigmented plexiform neurofibromas in pregnancy: a case report and literature review, in the Journal: (JOURNAL)
  • what: The simultaneous occurrence of NF1 and pregnancy should warrant close interdisciplinary monitoring of the mother for possible complications.

SUMMARY

    Been observed during pregnancy: Neurofibromas may increase in size or number during pregnancy6, potentially undergo malignant transformation recur in a subsequent pregnancy,9 or may be associated with fatal maternal pregnancy outcomes3 . . .

     

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