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Segmental neurofibromatosis with Lisch nodules
Gayathri A1, Ramachandran R2, Murali Narasimhan3
1Junior Resident (Dermatology), SRM Med College & Research Centre, SRM Nagar, TamilNadu, India.
Medical Journal, Armed Forces India
|May 16, 2023
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of segmental neurofibromatosis (NF) type 5, presenting unusually with unilateral Lisch nodules and scalp involvement. This highlights the diverse and uncommon manifestations of this inherited neuroectodermal disorder.
Area of Science:
- Genetics and human diseases
- Dermatology
- Neurology
Background:
- Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a group of inherited disorders affecting neural tissue growth, classified into eight types by Riccardi.
- Segmental neurofibromatosis (NF), or type 5, is a rare variant of this condition.
- Typical presentations of NF involve multiple neurofibromas and café-au-lait spots, but segmental forms can exhibit distinct patterns.
