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Making a Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Diagnosis: Check the Armpits!


 

EXPERT ANALYSIS FROM THE ANNUAL CONGRESS OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY

Numerous cancer drugs have been studied and found wanting for the treatment of plexiform neuromas and/or malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. Among the agents that have failed are sirolimus, sorafenib, erlotinib, sunitinib, ranibizumab, and cediranib. Imatinib has shown mixed results for the treatment of plexiform neuromas; a clinical trial is ongoing.

Disclosures: Dr. Peltonen said she had no relevant financial conflicts.

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