# A Child Plexiform Neurofibroma of the Temple Region: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A seven-year-old girl had a rare tumor in her temple area, which was successfully removed through surgery.

## Contribution

This case report adds to the limited literature on sporadic plexiform neurofibromas in children.

## Key findings

- The tumor began growing at birth and rapidly expanded over five years.
- Surgical resection was effective for treating the symptomatic lesion.
- Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of plexiform neurofibroma.

## Abstract

Plexiform neurofibroma is a rare variant of neurofibromatosis type 1. Diagnosis is challenging due to the highly variable clinical presentation. Early diagnosis is essential for appropriate treatment and prevention of complications. This report describes a sporadic solitary plexiform neurofibroma in the temporal region of a seven-year-old girl. The growth of the mass began at birth and grew steadily over five years. Subsequently, the mass began to expand rapidly. The patient underwent complete surgical resection under general anesthesia. Histopathological examination revealed a plexiform neurofibroma. In conclusion, surgical excision is the gold standard for cases with symptomatic, visible, large superficial lesions.