Neurofibromatosis Flashcards
1
Q
Presentation
A
> 5 cafe au lait spots
Neurofibromata
Plexiform
Axillary freckling
2
Q
Genetics
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Type 1 - AD chromosome 17
Type 2 - AD chromosome 22
3
Q
Multisystem involvement - type 1
A
Eyes - Lisch nodules, retinal hamartoma
Lungs - pulmonary fibrosis, pneumothorax
Heart - cardiomyopathy
MSK - kyphoscoliosis, pseudoarthrosis,
Kidneys - renal aa stenosis
Endocrine - Phaeochromocytoma
4
Q
Multisystem involvement type 2
A
Acoustic neuroma
Meningioma
Optic glioma
Ependymoma