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Original communication| Volume 26, ISSUE 5, P787-798, November 1949

Solitary intrathoracic neurofibroma

A report of two unusual cases
DOI:https://doi.org/10.5555/uri:pii:0039606049900410
Solitary intrathoracic neurofibroma
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      Abstract

      Two cases of solitary benign intrathoracic nerve sheath tumor (neurofibroma), in which the lesions were atypically situated, are reported.
      In the first case, the tumor was situated in the right anterior axilla and was derived from the fourth intercostal nerve; in the second instance, the lesion was found imbedded in the apical portion of the right lower lobe. Both cases constitute rarities in the literature.
      In each instance, the lesion was discovered accidentally during routine roentgenographic examination of the chest.
      The general subject of benign intrathoracic neurogenic tumors, including diagnosis and treatment, is reviewed.
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      Received: January 20, 1949

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      DOI: https://doi.org/10.5555/uri:pii:0039606049900410

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      © 1949 Published by Elsevier Inc.

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