to download free article PDFs, Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic abnormality that affects the cell growth of neural tissue, leading to tumor growths that impact the skin, nervous system, eyes and other organs. Segmental NF may evolve into a generalized form over time. • Three cases of segmental neurofibromatosis (NF) and one case of bilateral segmental NF are described. Arch Dermatol. Multiple neurofibromas along the right sciatic nerve were found. During follow‐up no complications were detected. Don't already have an Oxford Academic account? In the most common form of neurofibromatosis, neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), patients with the typical disease features limited to one or more body segments are usually referred to as having segmental (localised) NF1 as opposed to the full blown (generalised) phenotype. Segmental Neurofibromatosis List of authors. Please check your email address / username and password and try again. Working off-campus? ** In case you missed it, this is a PUBLIC group to INCREASE AWARENESS FOR NF. Accessibility Statement. and you may need to create a new Wiley Online Library account. This article is also available for rental through DeepDyve. The previously reported cases are then placed in four subgroups. April 2016; Annals of Dermatology 28(2):253; DOI: 10.5021/ad.2016.28.2.253 doi:10.1001/archderm.1987.01660310085020. Endowed Chair and Head, Division of Infectious Diseases & Co-Director, Center for Infectious Diseases, Copyright © 2020 Congress of Neurological Surgeons. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide, This PDF is available to Subscribers Only. Privacy Policy| If you originally registered with a username please use that to sign in. Please check your email for instructions on resetting your password. All Rights Reserved, 1987;123(7):917-920. doi:10.1001/archderm.1987.01660310085020, Challenges in Clinical Electrocardiography, Clinical Implications of Basic Neuroscience, Health Care Economics, Insurance, Payment, Scientific Discovery and the Future of Medicine, United States Preventive Services Task Force. Three patients with segmental neurofibromatosis are described, and cases of this condition in the world literature are reviewed. A diagnosis of segmental neurofibromatosis type 1 (SNF1) was made. YOU MUST HAVE Neurofibromatosis (NF) (or the parent of a child under 18 yrs old with NF) to be a member of 'Faces'. You could not be signed in. A CASE OF rare segmental neurofibromatosis is presented. Classification of the different neurofibromatosis types is briefly reviewed. Search for other works by this author on: You do not currently have access to this article. Enter your email address below and we will send you your username, If the address matches an existing account you will receive an email with instructions to retrieve your username, By continuing to browse this site, you agree to its use of cookies as described in our, I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of Use, Mosaic neurofibromatosis type 1: a systematic review, Segmental neurofibromatosis of facial localization.