Isolated Anterior Mesenteric Neurofibroma: A Rare Manifestation of Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Cureus 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sara Ouassil, Mariem Touraif, Soumia Mrhar, Najoua Aballa, Isaac Mpanya Ntumba, Hussein Choukri Ahmanna, Ibtissam Zouita, D. Basraoui, Salma Foura, Mohamed Oulad Saiad, Mohammed Bouskraoui, Hicham Jalal
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.102836
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Abstract

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), also known as Von Recklinghausen disease, is a multisystemic, hereditary, autosomal dominant condition. It is caused by the development of tumors in the nervous system, resulting from mutations in the NF1 gene located on chromosome 17q11.2. Gastrointestinal involvement is mainly extraperitoneal, with mesentery lesions being the least common. We report a case of an isolated jejunal mesenteric neurofibroma diagnosed by ultrasound and CT scan and confirmed by histopathological examination in a nine-year-old child with diffuse café-au-lait spots who presented with chronic abdominal pain.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases Soft tissue tumor case studies Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Cureus
Volume
18
Issue
2
Pages
e102836–e102836
Publication date
2 February 2026
Language
EN