Atypical Presentations in Neurofibromatosis- A Series of Five Cases
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
:Neurofibromasis is the most common phacomatosis having a frequency of approximately 1 case per 3500 persons in general population. The syndrome of neurofibromasis consists of two distinct genetic diseases with considerable phenotype overlap. We present here five cases of neurofibromatosis with atypical presentations. Their clinical presentations and management are different. Keywords:neurofibromatosis, phacomatosis, neuroectoderm, phenotype, café au lait spot, axillary freckles, plexiform neurofibromatosis, hamartoma, pseudo-arthrosis tibia.
Authors and Affiliations
Bijaya Kumar Sadangi, Dr. Prangya Panda, Dr. Sanjeeb Patro, Dr. Sarita Panda, Dr P. C Malla
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