Neurofibromatosis 1 in childhood.

doi:10.1016/s1071-9091(98)80002-8

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Neurofibromatosis 1 in childhood.

Seminars in pediatric neurology - 1 Dec 1998

North K N

Abstract excerpt

Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is an autosomal-dominant disorder with an incidence of approximately 1 in 3,000. The cardinal features of the disorder are cafe au lait spots, axillary freckling, cutaneous neurofibromas, and iris hamartomas (Lisch nodules). Common complications include learning disabili...

Topics

Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Glioma
Humans
Infant
Male
Neurofibroma, Plexiform
Neurofibromatosis 1
Optic Nerve Neoplasms
Skin Neoplasms
Soft Tissue Neoplasms

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