J Pediatr Genet 2022; 11(02): 139-143
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1715638
Case Report

Extensive Pelvic Plexiform Neurofibroma Presenting As Clitoromegaly in a 3-Year-Old Female: Presentation and Management with MEK Inhibitor

1   Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
,
Marta Rojas-Vasquez
2   Division of Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
,
Peter D. Metcalfe
3   Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
,
Andrea M. Haqq
1   Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Abstract

Plexiform neurofibroma (PN) involvement of the external genitalia in patients with neurofibromatosis type I (NF1) is a rare cause of nonhormonal clitoromegaly. We present a 3-year-old female with known NF1 who presented with clitoromegaly. She was identified with an extensive pelvic mass involving the bladder wall, perineum, labia, clitoris, rectum, and sacral foramina. A partial cystectomy was performed, and histopathology was consistent with PN. She has been initiated on a mitogen activated protein kinase enzyme kinase inhibitor, trametinib, which has been effective in achieving partial radiographic response of the bladder mass over 5 months. Additionally, she has experienced clinical response to trematinib with resolution of urinary urgency and frequency since initiating treatment.



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Eingereicht: 23. Mai 2020

Angenommen: 13. Juli 2020

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31. August 2020

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