noun
- a benign tumor that develops from nerve tissue, typically occurring along peripheral nerves
Usage: medical
Examples
- The MRI revealed a small neurofibroma on the patient’s sciatic nerve.
- Neurofibromas are common in people with neurofibromatosis type 1.
- The surgeon successfully removed the neurofibroma without damaging surrounding tissue.
- Multiple neurofibromas can cause pain and numbness in affected areas.
- The pathologist confirmed the tumor was a benign neurofibroma.
- Treatment options for neurofibroma depend on its size and location.