Subcutaneous Neurofibroma
A subcutaneous neurofibroma is a benign (non-cancerous) nerve sheath tumor that develops beneath the skin from the peripheral nerves. It is a type of Neurofibroma, commonly associated with **Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), though it can also occur sporadically.
These tumors grow slowly and are usually not dangerous, but they can sometimes cause discomfort or neurological symptoms depending on size and location.
What causes it?
Subcutaneous neurofibromas arise from abnormal growth of:
Schwann cells (nerve-supporting cells)
Fibroblasts
Perineural cells
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