Pacinian Neurofibroma of Oral Cavity: A Rare Neurogenic Tumor

TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of Pacinian neurofibroma in the oral cavity, associated with neurofibromatosis type 1.

Contribution

The study presents a rare intra-oral case of Pacinian neurofibroma linked to neurofibromatosis type 1.

Findings

Pacinian neurofibroma is typically found on hands and feet, not in the oral cavity.

The tumor was associated with neurofibromatosis type 1, which is uncommon for this tumor type.

The case contributes to understanding the clinical and microscopic features of this rare tumor.

Abstract

Pacinian neurofibroma is a rare variant of neurofibroma composed of structures resembling pacinian corpuscles at various stages of maturation. It is a rare neurogenic tumor which has been reported predominantly on hands, and feet, where pressure receptors are typically located. It usually presents as a solitary nodule and is not reported in associated with von Recklinghausen’s disease or any other syndrome. The intraoral site is unusual. The purpose of this report is to present a rare case of intra-oral pacinian neurofibroma associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 and to describe its clinical and microscopic features contributing for the best knowledge about this rare entity.

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