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American Journal of Neuroradiology 27:126-128, January 2006
© 2006 American Society of Neuroradiology

CASE REPORT
HEAD & NECK

CT Features of Plexiform Neurofibroma of the Submandibular Gland

M. Aribandi^a, W.E. Wood^b, D.M. Elston^c and D.L. Weiss^a

^a Department of Radiology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa
^b Department of Otolaryngology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa
^c Department of Pathology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa

Address correspondence to: Manohar Aribandi, MD, Department of Radiology, 100 North Academy Avenue, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA 17822

SUMMARY: Plexiform neurofibroma of the submandibular gland is an extremely rare tumor. We report the CT findings in a 6-year-old girl with type 1 neurofibromatosis who had a histopathologically proven submandibular gland plexiform neurofibroma. A "branching" hypodense mass was noted on the CT scan infiltrating the submandibular gland and the adjacent spaces of the neck. CT could be extremely valuable in suggesting the diagnosis.

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