Neurofibromatosis type 1: the role of neuroradiology.

Full Abstract

Neurofibromatosis type 1 is the commonest of the phakomatoses with a prevalence of 1 in 3-4000. In common with most of the other phakomatoses it is a genetic disorder with typical dermatological manifestations. Many organ systems can be affected but brain, spine, cranial nerve and peripheral nerve involvement is frequent. In this review we will describe the central nervous system manifestations of neurofibromatosis type 1 and discuss some of the controversies raised by investigating children with this disorder.

Author information

Author/s: Mukonoweshuro, W (W); Griffiths, P D (PD); Blaser, S (S);

Affiliation: Academic Department of Radiology, University of Sheffield, UK.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Neuropediatrics (Neuropediatrics), published in GERMANY. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1999-Jun; vol 30 (issue 3) : pp 111-9

Dates: Created 1999/11/04; Completed 1999/11/04; Revised 2008/01/16;

PMID: 10480204, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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