2 Cases of Neurofibromatosis.
- Author:
Yoon Hee KIM
1
;
Hyun Kyung KOH
;
Byung Chai CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Mesoderm;
Neural Plate;
Neurofibromatoses*;
Skin
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1982;23(3):859-865
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Neurofibromatosis(von Reckling hausen's disease) is a congenital heredofamilial disorderresulting from dysplasia of neuroectodermal and mesodermal tissues. It is characterized by developmental anormaly, pigmentary skin lesions and multiple tumors derived from the Schwannian cells of the peripheral and sensory nerve. The authors have experienced two cases of Neurofibromatosis. which is clinically diagnosed. and confirmed by histopathological examination. It was reviewed clinically with the literature.
