Key result
CT and MRI imaging demonstrated the radiologic features of a rare, surgically confirmed left ventricular neurofibroma in a 32-year-old female with Neurofibromatosis type 1.
Why the study?
Cardiac neurofibroma associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 is very rare, with few cases reported in the literature.
Case Report (n=1)
This case report highlights the rare occurrence and radiologic characteristics of a left ventricular cardiac neurofibroma in a patient with Neurofibromatosis type 1.
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Documents CT/MRI features of rare LV neurofibroma in NF1; leaves open need for larger series to guide diagnosis.
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a relatively common inherited disorder characterized by the formation of neurofibromas, pigmentary abnormalities of the skin, Lisch nodules of the iris, and skeletal abnormalities. Multiple cutaneous neurofibromas are benign nerve sheath tumors and the main manifestation of NF1. Cardiac neurofibroma associated with NF1 is very rare, and few cases have been reported in the literature. Herein, we present the CT and MRI findings of a surgically confirmed left ventricular neurofibroma in a 32-year-old female with NF1.
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Seo et al. (2021) conducted a case report in Cardiac neurofibroma associated with Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) (n=1). CT and MRI imaging was evaluated on Radiologic findings of left ventricular neurofibroma. CT and MRI imaging demonstrated the radiologic features of a rare, surgically confirmed left ventricular neurofibroma in a 32-year-old female with Neurofibromatosis type 1.
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