Management of Plexiform Neurofibroma With Interferon Alpha

Elvan Caglar Citak MDa*, Aynur Oguz MDa, Ceyda Karadeniz MDa, Arzu Okur MDa, Leyla Memis MDb & Oznur Boyunaga MDca Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Ankara, Turkeyb Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Ankara, Turkeyc Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Radiology, Ankara, Turkey† Correspondence: Elvan Caglar Citak, MD, Huseyin Onat Sokak 15/13, Asagiayranci/Ankara, TurkeyPlexiform neurofibroma is a relatively common but potentially devastating manifestation of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF 1). A substantial number of plexiform neurofibroma causes morbidity. Various treatment modalities are considered to decrease pain. In this paper a case with plexiform neurofibroma causing severe pain and in whom alpha-interferon was used is presented.