Subctaneous tissue showing neurofibroma

Object numberGC.4437
TitleSubctaneous tissue showing neurofibroma
DescriptionA localized neurofibroma in relation to cutaneous branches of the lumbar spinal nerves. From an adult the subject of generalized neurofibromatosis.
The tumour is flattened and at one part is protruding through an oval ulceration in the skin. The skin covering the tumour is coarse and thick and there is fibrosis of the subcutaneous tissue.
Object nameSKIN, subcutaneous tissue
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Height: 21 cm
Width: 14 cm
Depth: 9 cm