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[[Surgical]] resection is curative, although tumors are not easily removable if they surround important nerves such as the optic nerve. There is a risk of functional damage due to interference with the [[nerve]]. [[Debulking]] may be helpful.<ref name="pmid12828709">{{cite journal |author=Babovic S, Bite U, Karnes PS, Babovic-Vuksanovic D |title=Liposuction: a less invasive surgical method of debulking plexiform neurofibromas |journal=Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] |volume=29 |issue=7 |pages=785–7 |year=2003 |pmid=12828709 |doi=}}</ref> | |||
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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
Treatment
Surgical resection is curative, although tumors are not easily removable if they surround important nerves such as the optic nerve. There is a risk of functional damage due to interference with the nerve. Debulking may be helpful.[1]