Phakomatoses Flashcards
What is a Phakomatoses?
Broad group of neurological disorders that also affect the skin
What are the 3 most common Phakomatoses?
(No order)
Tuberous Sclerosis
Neurofibromatosis
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Phakomatoses are characterized the presence of at least 1 of the following:
- Choristiomas
- Hamartomas
- Hamartias
T/F: Hemangiomas are typically malignant
FALSE; typically benign
Choristioma
Tumor like growths not normal at the site
(Normal tissue, abnormal location)
Hamartoma
Tumors composed of tissue normally found at the site
How are Hamartias different from Hamartomas?
Hamartias are Hamartomas that do not grow
NF-1 is also known as
Von Recklinghausen Syndrome
NF1 gene is located on which Chromosome
17
Inheritance pattern for NF-1
AD
Most common Phakomatosis
NF-1
Diagnostic Criteria for NF-1
2 or more:
- (6) or more Cafe-Au-Lait Spots
- 1.5 cm or larger post-puberty
- 0.5 cm or larger pre-puberty
- (2) or more neurofibromas of any type or (1) plexiform neurofibroma
- Freckling in axilla or groin
- ON Glioma
- (2) or more Lisch Nodules
- Bony lesion (dysplasia of sphenoid or dysplasia/thinning of long bone cortex)
- FHX
Lisch Nodules aka
Iris Hamartomas
Most common ocular manifestation in NF-1
Lisch Nodules (95% of pts over 5)
T/F: NF-1 primarily affects motor neurons
FALSE; can affect anywhere along peripheral or autonomic nerves and may include internal organs
Other than those included in the diagnostic criteria, what are some other systemic manifestations of NF-1?
- Nevi on skin
- Intracranial tumors (meningiomas and/or gliomas)
- HTN
- Mental challenges (hemiparesis, seizures, and learning disabilities)
- Malignancies
T/F: GLC is a common finding in patients w/ NF-1
FALSE; it is rare but when it occurs, it is unilateral and congenital
What is congenital Ectropian uveae and in what phakomatosis would you find this?
Iris pigment epithelium on anterior surface of iris stroma
Found in NF-1
Eyelid finding associated with NF-1
Nodular or S-shaped plexiform
What are some common posterior segment findings in NF-1?
- Choroidal hamartoma
- Myelinated NFL
- Retinal astrocytic hamartoma
- CHRPE and Choroidal melanomas
- ON gliomas
Inheritance pattern of NF-2
Autosomal Dominant
50% inherited, 50% sporadic
NF-2 gene is located on Chromosome
22
T/F: all of the ocular findings found in NF-2 can also be found in NF-1
FALSE; all findings in NF-1 can be found in NF-2 but not the other way around
What finding definitively confirms NF-2?
Bilateral acoustic neuroma aka Vestibular Schwannoma
What ocular finding is commonly found in NF-2 but not NF-1?
PSC
Presumptive Diagnostic Criteria for NF-2
Family Hx +
Either Unilateral VS or…
2 of the following:
1. Meningioma
2. Glioma
3. Schwannoma
4. Juvenile PSC
5. Juvenile Cortical CAT
Tuberous Sclerosis
Development of Hamartomas in multiple organ systems, from all primary germ layers
Inheritance pattern for Tuberous Sclerosis
AD (40%), Sporadic (60%)
Tuberous Sclerosis Triad
- Epilepsy
- Intellectual disability
- Skin lesions
Cutaneous lesions typical in a pt with Tuberous Sclerosis
- Adenoma Sebaceum
- Shagreen
- Ash Leaf Sign
- Ungual fibromas
Adenoma Sebaceum
Yellow/red applies in a butterfly distribution on nose and cheeks
Shagreen
Patches of diffuse thickening of skin over lumbar region
Ash Lead Sign
Hypomelanotic Macules
Areas of hypo-pigmented (similar to vitiligo) on trunk, limbs, and scalp
Ungual Fibromas
Growths under finger/toe nails
Systemic clinical signs of tuberous sclerosis
- Intracranial calcifications —> seizures/intellectual disability
- Visceral tumors —> renal, cardiac, and pulmonary
Ocular findings typical in Tuberous Sclerosis pt
- Retinal astrocytoma
- Patchy iris hypopigmentation
- Iris Coloboma
T/F: Sturge Weber is congenital
TRUE
Sturge Weber Syndrome is also known as…
Cerebrofacial Angiomatosis
Encephalofacial Cavernous Hemangiomatosis
Encephalotrigeminal Angiomatosis
Tri-System SWS involves
Face, Eyes, Leptomeninges
Bi-System SWS involves
Either
Face + eyes or
Face + leptomeninges
“Port Wine Stain”
- also known as?
- typical in which phakomatosis?
- involves what nerve?
- Facial Nevus Flammeus
- SWS
- V1 and V2
What intracranial lesion is typical in SWS?
Ipsilateral (to skin lesion):
Parietal or Occipital Leptomeningeal Hemangioma
What are some symptoms associated with an intracranial lesion in SWS? What is the management plan?
- Seizures
- Hemiparesis
- Changes in mental state
Neurological eval and imaging
Ocular signs typical in SWS? (4)
- Episcleral Hemangioma
- Ipsilateral GLC
- Cavernous Choroidal Hemangioma
- Iris Heterochromia
What are two Phakomatoses in which you would see Astrocytomas?
NF and Tuberous Sclerosis
Why might a patient with SWS get buphthalmos?
Increased IOP