Pseudo-Mascularization of the Phallus: The Clitoral Involvement of von Recklinghausen`s Neurofibromatosis.
- Author:
Young Jun LEE
1
;
Won Sik KIM
;
Hyoen Seung KO
;
Do Yeon CHOI
;
Young Talk HAN
Author Information
1. National Police Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Clitoral enlargement;
Neurofibromatosis type I
- MeSH:
Clitoris;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Genitalia, Female;
Humans;
Neurofibromatoses*;
Neurofibromatosis 1
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1997;38(1):102-105
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Von Recklinghausen`s neurofibromatosis is an unusual disorder with a wide variety Of manifestations. The initial findings may at times involve the female genitalia. When the phallus is affected, the urologist has an opportunity for the establishment of an accurate diagnosis as well as for cosmetic correction. We report a case of neurofibromatosis with an involvement of clitoris in 1l-year-old girl.
