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- noun Plural form of
neurofibroma .
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Examples
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Dr. Fisher is also using PET and MRI techniques to predict the clinical behavior of plexiform neurofibromas, the largest and most important tumors seen in neurofibromatosis.
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Oncology (NF 2 patients and NF 1 patients with active tumors/large plexiform neurofibromas):
Appointments 2010
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The Children's Hospital Division of Oncology sees NF 2 patients, as well as NF 1 patients with active tumors (under therapy) or large plexiform neurofibromas.
Neurofibromatosis 2010
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As a rule, detachable magazines are as attractive as neurofibromas, or goiters, or sebaceous cysts, but this one blends into the stock so smoothly that you hardly notice it.
Almost Perfect 2003
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There, he participated in a joint clinical study with physicians from the Mayo Clinic on neurofibromas.
Nights in Rodanthe Sparks, Nicholas 2002
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IU researchers have begun a phase 2 clinical test of Gleevec, treating neurofibromatosis patients with plexiform neurofibromas, which affect about 40 percent of people with neurofibromatosis.
THE MEDICAL NEWS Ken Sauer 2010
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Decreased expression of tumor suppressor gene PTEN transforms neurofibromas into cancer
THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010
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Decreased expression of tumor suppressor gene PTEN transforms neurofibromas into cancer
THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010
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Some neurofibromas can be removed for cosmetic reasons, although that can lead to nerve damage.
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Over time, children may develop a range of symptoms, from potentially disfiguring skin neurofibromas to benign tumours on deeper nerve tissues.
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