Neurofibromatosis type 1 of the child increases birth weight

Segmental Neurofibromatosis Type 1, a Rare Variant of Neurofibromatosis: Report of Two Cases

Segmental neurofibromatosis type I (SNF-I) is a rare variant of neurofibromatosis (NF). It is classified as NF type V and defined as cafe'-au-lait macules and/or neurofibromas in a single ,unilateral segment of the body .We report two cases with SNF-I with striking similar manifestations.

Birth Weight in Type 1 Diabetic Pregnancy

Our aim was to investigate whether birth weight in mothers with diabetes mellitus type 1 is higher as compared to nondiabetic controls. Methods. A retrospective study was performed using an existing database covering the region of Flanders, Belgium. Data included the presence of diabetes type 1, hypertension, parity, maternal age, the use artificial reproductive technology, fetal- neonatal deat...

neurofibroma of the sciatic nerve with neurofibromatosis type 1

a 28-year-old man with neurofibromatosis type 1(nf1) presented with a tumor in the sciatic nerve and femoral nerve. the differential diagnosis of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor was based on clinical, radiological, and histological evidence. the tumor apparently originated in sciatic nerve at the posterior aspect of the left thigh. the lesion was resected totally without neural damage t...

An intracranial leiomyosarcoma in a child with neurofibromatosis type 1.

widespread abnormalities in the nervous system, skin and bones. Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1 or von Recklinghausen’s disease) is the most common form, with an incidence of 1/35001. Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a disorder with variable phenotypic expression. Some patients may primarily have cutaneous expression, while others may have life-threatening or severely disfiguring complications. The va...

Progressive blindness in a child with neurofibromatosis type 1.