Neurofibroma differential diagnosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shanshan Cen, M.D. [2]

Overview

Neurofibroma must be differentiated from schwannoma, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), ganglioneuroma, and melanocytic nevus.

Differential Diagnosis

Neurofibroma must be differentiated from:

• Schwannoma
• Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)
• Ganglioneuroma
• Melanocytic nevus

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