Neurofibroma medical therapy
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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]