MR Imaging of Spinal Tumors in Children with Neurofibromatosis 1

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Pek‐Lan Khong · Queen Mary Hospital

Winnie Goh · Queen Mary Hospital

Virginia Wong · Queen Mary Hospital

C. F. Fung · Queen Mary Hospital

Gaik‐Cheng Ooi · Queen Mary Hospital

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Although benign spinal neurofibromas are not uncommon in asymptomatic children with neurofibromatosis 1, the clinical usefulness of spine surveillance with MR imaging is limited in these children, making its effectiveness questionable.

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Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment Meningioma and schwannoma management

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Published in: American Journal of Roentgenology

Volume 180, Issue 2, pp. 413-417

DOI: 10.2214/ajr.180.2.1800413

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MR Imaging of Spinal Tumors in Children with Neurofibromatosis 1

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