Plexiform neurofibroma of the submandibular gland in patient with von Recklinghausen's disease

Abstract

Plexiform neurofibroma of the submandibu-lar gland is an extremely rare tumor. Herein, we report a case of plexiform neurofibroma in a patient with a von Recklinghausen's disease (NF-1) who presented with a submandibular mass mimicking a submandibular gland tumor. Complete surgical excision provides the best treatment and final diagnosis. A neurofi-broma should be considered in the differential diagnosis for submandibular mass. © Copyright H. Al Bisher et al.