DewlapsI89.0

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Elephantiasis neuromatosis; lobe elephantiasis

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Dewlap-like tumour masses, especially in peripheral neurofibromatosis.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Plastic-surgical corrections only in case of cosmetically disturbing dewlap formation or functionally threatening failures. Strict indication! Caution! Preoperative preparation, in particular with imaging diagnostics (sonography, duplex, angiography/DSA), as malformations in the development of the vessels may be present.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer