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Mesenteric Neurofibromatosis Presenting as Intestinal Obstruction in an Adolescent with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Rare Presentation
2025-07-21
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Abstract: Introduction: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutations in the NF-1 gene located on chromosome 17q11.2, characterized by cutaneous, skeletal, and neurological manifestations. Gastrointestinal manifestations are uncommon, with mesenteric involvement being particularly rare. Case presentation: A 15-year-old male presenting with abdominal pain and features of bowe...
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- Literature Corpus work
- f8861d9a-7509-5851-8bba-13aca4ffc61d
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- 10.20944/preprints202507.1599.v1
