[Importance of multidisciplinary consultations for children with neurofibromatosis]

(Intérêt d'une consultation multidisciplinaire de neurofibromatose de l'enfant.)

Full Abstract

Over a one year period, the multidisciplinary consultation of the Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Hospital for neurofibromatosis examined 26 children. Twenty-two children underwent an ophthalmological examination (21 NF1, 1 NF2). Lisch nodule was the most frequent symptom (12 cases) and corneal nerves were visible in 3 cases. We had only one case of retinal and choroidal hamartoma. Glioma was a frequent symptom (5 cases). Other signs were uncommon. The case of NF2 showed a 3rd nerve palsy and lens droplets. Our evaluation confirms the frequency of Lisch nodules as the most frequent symptom of NF1. The visibility of corneal nerves and hamartoma are suggestive signs. The glioma number fits well with its statistical frequency. One year evaluation of our NF clinic allows us to confirm the relative frequency of the different signs associated with neurofibromatosis. It emphasizes the importance of teaching its diagnosis and follow-up to ophthalmologists.

Author information

Author/s: Bursztyn, J (J); Rodriguez, D (D);

Affiliation: Service de Neuropédiatrie, Hôpital Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, Paris.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Journal français d'ophtalmologie (J Fr Ophtalmol), published in FRANCE. (Language: fre)

Reference: 1999-Nov; vol 22 (issue 9) : pp 959-62

Dates: Created 2000/01/14; Completed 2000/01/14; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 10609170, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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