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==Overview==
==Overview==
'''Neurofibroma''' is a type of [[nerve sheath tumor]]. In contrast to [[schwannoma]]s - another type of [[tumor]] arising from the [[Schwann cell]]s - neurofibromas incorporate all sorts of cells and structural elements in addition to the Schwann cells.<ref> Miller RT. Immunohistochemistry in the differential diagnosis of schwannoma and neurofibroma.  Propath 2004 Oct. http://www.ihcworld.com/_newsletter/2004/2004-10_NF_vs_schwannoma_v1.pdf</ref>


==References==
==References==

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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 is a type of nerve sheath tumor. In contrast to schwannomas - another type of tumor arising from the Schwann cells - neurofibromas incorporate all sorts of cells and structural elements in addition to the Schwann cells.[1]

References

  1. Miller RT. Immunohistochemistry in the differential diagnosis of schwannoma and neurofibroma. Propath 2004 Oct. http://www.ihcworld.com/_newsletter/2004/2004-10_NF_vs_schwannoma_v1.pdf


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