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Case Report

Year: 2018 | Month: August | Volume: 5 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 170-173

Neurofibromatosis-1- A Review

Dr Deepti Parmar1, Dr Kalpana Sharma2, Dr Sumeet Sud3, Dr Rajni4

1M. S. Ophthalmology, Medical Officer, Regional Hospital Solan.
2M. S. Ophthalmology, Medical Officer, Civil Hospital Theog
3M.S Ophthalmology, B. M. O. Specialist, Regional Hospital Solan.
4M. D. Dermatology, Medical Officer, Regional Hospital Solan.

Corresponding Author: Dr Kalpana Sharma

ABSTRACT

Neurofibromatosis type 1 or Von Recklinghausen's disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the development of multiple benign tumors of nerves and skin (neurofibromas) and areas of abnormal pigmentation of the skin. We report a case of 19 years old female with NF-1.This article reviews various clinico-pathological aspects of the disease and lays on the importance of multidisciplinary approach involving detailed clinical examination as there may be involvement of other organs also.

Key words: Neurofibromatosis type 1, NF-1, Von Recklinghausen's disease, genetic disorder.

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