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Neurofibromatosis Flashcards

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What is inheritance of NFM I?

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Genetic autosomal dominant condition

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What are the features of NFM I?

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Neurofibromas- skin and peripheral nerves
Lisch nodules
Cafe au lait spots
Axillary freckling
CNS- brain tumours, seizures
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What investigations are done for NFM I?

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Biopsy skin lesion
CT/MRI
Genetics

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What are the features of NFM II?

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Bilateral vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma)- hearing loss, tinnitus
Cataracts
Neurofibromas- skin, peripheral nerves
Meningioma in 50%

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