Preferred Name |
neurofibroma |
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Definitions |
moderately firm, benign, encapsulated tumor resulting from proliferation of Schwann cells and fibroblasts that includes portions of nerve fibers; tumors usually develop along peripheral or cranial nerves and are a central feature of neurofibromatosis 1, where they may occur intracranially or involve spinal roots. pathologic features include fusiform enlargement of the involved nerve. |
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ID |
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/2012-7305 |
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cui |
C0027830 |
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definition |
moderately firm, benign, encapsulated tumor resulting from proliferation of Schwann cells and fibroblasts that includes portions of nerve fibers; tumors usually develop along peripheral or cranial nerves and are a central feature of neurofibromatosis 1, where they may occur intracranially or involve spinal roots. pathologic features include fusiform enlargement of the involved nerve. |
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DID |
2012-7305 |
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notation |
2012-7305 |
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prefLabel |
neurofibroma |
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tui |
T191 |
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subClassOf |