General Medical Information

Neurofibroma

Sharen J. Knudsen
Byron J. Bailey

Neurofibroma and schwannoma can occur in the midline. They usually are associated with generalized neurofibromatosis. Tumor growth along branches of the trigeminal nerve can occur among patients with neurofibromatosis and produce a painful condition not unlike tic douloureux. Excision is indicated only when these benign tumors are large enough to produce facial asymmetry, visual disturbances, or severe pain.