Neurofibromatosis Flashcards
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NF1 – von Recklinghausen’s disease
Characteristics = Transmitted on chromosome 17, hyperpigmentation, skin tumors, may become malignant
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NF2 - Acoustic neuroma
Characteristics = transmitted on chromosome 22, CNS tumors, CN VIII – acoustic, may become malignant
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Schwannomas
Characteristics = homogeneous, slow-growing tumors consisting of Schwan cells on the outside of nerves (can move nerves or compressed nerves against bone) less than 1% become malignant
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Café au lait spots
What is the possible risk of G.I. neurofibromatosis
Bowel obstruction
NEURAL CREST CELL MIGRATION
NERVE
NEURAL SUPPORTIVE TISSUE
VISCERA
INTEGUMENT
VASCULAR TISSUE
AIRWAY
where’s the neurofibroma?
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