Constipation in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1
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Constipation in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1
BACKGROUND Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal-dominant disease characterised by symptoms of the skin, eyes, nervous system and bones. A previous study indicated that constipation, large rectal diameters and prolonged colorectal transit times are common in children with NF1. The aim of the present study was to investigate and compare the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms in adu...
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عنوان ژورنال: Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1750-1172
DOI: 10.1186/s13023-017-0691-4