BACKGROUND: A common misperception is that the vascularity of a tumor can be determined by its gross appearance. Neurofibromas are grossly white in appearance. The degree of vascularity of neurofibromas has not been determined. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of neovascularization of neurofibromas. METHODS: Neurofibromas from patients with neurofibromatosis-1 or spontaneous neurofibromas were stained with antibodies against von Willebrand factor (factor VIII-related antigen) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). RESULTS: Neurofibromas, both spontaneous and congenital, exhibit a high degree of vascularity. In addition, perivascular cells in neurofibromas stain with antibodies to VEGF, an angiogenic factor. CONCLUSION: Neurofibromas, despite their gross appearance, are highly vascular. Their vascularity may be mediated, in part, through the angiogenic factor VEGF.
BACKGROUND: A common misperception is that the vascularity of a tumor can be determined by its gross appearance. Neurofibromas are grossly white in appearance. The degree of vascularity of neurofibromas has not been determined. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of neovascularization of neurofibromas. METHODS:Neurofibromas from patients with neurofibromatosis-1 or spontaneous neurofibromas were stained with antibodies against von Willebrand factor (factor VIII-related antigen) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). RESULTS:Neurofibromas, both spontaneous and congenital, exhibit a high degree of vascularity. In addition, perivascular cells in neurofibromas stain with antibodies to VEGF, an angiogenic factor. CONCLUSION:Neurofibromas, despite their gross appearance, are highly vascular. Their vascularity may be mediated, in part, through the angiogenic factor VEGF.
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