<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Neurofibromatosis type I is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder with an incidence of about 1 in 3000 births. Apart from the typical skin involvement NF1 may affect multiple organs with ocular, neurological, skeletal and cardiovascular manifestations. We present a case of a 38-year-old man with multiple café-au-lait macules and hundreds of neurofibromas disseminated on the trunk and extremities dating from childhood. To establish the diagnosis and to exclude any complications we performed multiple examinations, including skin biopsy, laboratory investigations, ophthalmologic assessment, consultations with a neurologist, internist and orthopedist, etc. The treatment of cutaneous NF1 is mainly symptomatic. Surgical excision aims to achieve cosmetic results. Recently novel and perspective conservative therapies have been investigated. In order to ensure better outcome for the patients with NF1 long-term multi-disciplinary approach is advised.</p></abstract>

Neurofibromatosis type I is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder with an incidence of about 1 in 3000 births. Apart from the typical skin involvement NF1 may affect multiple organs with ocular, neurological, skeletal and cardiovascular manifestations. We present a case of a 38-year-old man with multiple café-au-lait macules and hundreds of neurofibromas disseminated on the trunk and extremities dating from childhood. To establish the diagnosis and to exclude any complications we performed multiple examinations, including skin biopsy, laboratory investigations, ophthalmologic assessment, consultations with a neurologist, internist and orthopedist, etc. The treatment of cutaneous NF1 is mainly symptomatic. Surgical excision aims to achieve cosmetic results. Recently novel and perspective conservative therapies have been investigated. In order to ensure better outcome for the patients with NF1 long-term multi-disciplinary approach is advised.

Neurofibromatosis Type I (Von Recklinghausen Disease): A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Department of Dermatology and Venereology

Acta Medica Bulgarica

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Neurofibromatosis type I is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder with an incidence of about 1 in 3000 births. Apart from the typical skin involvement NF1 may...

Neurofibromatosis Type I (Von Recklinghausen Disease): A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Published Online: Jul 27, 2020

Page range: 43 - 46

Received: Aug 01, 2019

Accepted: Aug 01, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2020-0023

Keywords
neurofibromatosis type I, cutaneous manifestations, treatment modalities

© 2020 J. Pozharashka et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Neurofibromatosis Type I (Von Recklinghausen Disease): A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Published Online: Jul 27, 2020

Page range: 43 - 46

Received: Aug 01, 2019

Accepted: Aug 01, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2020-0023

Keywordsneurofibromatosis type I, cutaneous manifestations, treatment modalities

© 2020 J. Pozharashka et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
neurofibromatosis type I, cutaneous manifestations, treatment modalities