Neurofibromatosis

An autosomal dominant hereditary neoplastic syndrome. Two distinct clinicopathological entities are recognized: neurofibromatosis type 1 and neurofibromatosis type 2. Neurofibromatosis type 1 is associated with the presence of cafe-au-lait cutaneous lesions, multiple neurofibromas, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, optic nerve gliomas, and bone lesions. Neurofibromatosis type 2 is associated with the presence of schwannomas, meningiomas, and gliomas.

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neurofibromatosis syndrome
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is this Neurofibromatosis?? LESIONS arised within 2yrs painless extended all over body hard tissue growth freely movable...See More

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NEUROFIBROMATOSIS Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue. These tumors can develop anywhere in your nervous system, including your brain, spinal cord and nerves.


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IDENTIFY THE MULTIPLE NODULES OVER THE SCROTUM 1. NODULAR SCABIES 2. FIBROMA 3. SEBACEOUS CYSTS 4. NEUROFIBROMATOSIS...See More

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3- Sebaceous cysts.over scrotum Also called steatocystoma multiplex


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