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Br J Ophthalmol 88:1429-1433 doi:10.1136/bjo.2004.043802
  • Clinical science
    • Extended reports

Ophthalmological manifestations in segmental neurofibromatosis type 1

Table 1

 Clinical features and inclusion criteria for the study

Inclusion criteria No of cases
*1 woman also had an NF1 complication (that is, plexiform neurofibroma) (see fig 1A).
Café au lait spots and freckling only 48
(+ hyperpigmented background in involved area)
Neurofibromas only 15
    Chest region (skin) 5/15
    Chest region (major thoraci nerves) 3/15
    Abdominal region (skin) 4/15
    Limbs(skin + major nerves) 3/15
Café au lait spots and freckling + neurofibromas 2*
(+ hyperpigmented background in involved area)
Plexiform neurofibromas only 7
    Scalp temporal/occipital region 3/7
    Abdominal region 2/7
    Pelvic region 2/7

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