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  • 1Department of Neurological Sciences, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, India. drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com

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Segmental neurofibromatosis (NF) presents with localized skin lesions like neurofibromas and café-au-lait macules. This uncommon subtype arises from a postzygotic NF1 gene mutation causing somatic mosaicism.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Dermatology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a common genetic disorder with diverse clinical presentations.
  • Segmental NF is an infrequent subtype characterized by localized neurofibromas and café-au-lait macules.
  • Patients are often asymptomatic, leading to potential misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of segmental neurofibromatosis in a young adult.
  • To highlight the variable clinical manifestations and diagnostic challenges of segmental NF.
  • To review the current literature on segmental neurofibromatosis.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a young adult with localized skin lesions.
  • Clinical examination for neurofibromas and café-au-lait macules.

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  • Review of relevant medical literature on segmental NF.

    • Main Results:

    • A young adult presented with asymptomatic, segmentally distributed neurofibromas and café-au-lait macules on the lower back.
    • No family history of neurofibromatosis was identified.
    • The patient's condition aligns with the concept of somatic mosaicism due to a postzygotic NF1 gene mutation.

    Conclusions:

    • Segmental neurofibromatosis can present with varied clinical features and may be overlooked due to asymptomatic presentation.
    • Somatic mosaicism resulting from a postzygotic NF1 mutation is the likely cause of segmental NF.
    • Early recognition and diagnosis are crucial for managing this uncommon subtype of neurofibromatosis.