Multiple neurofibromas with hypertrichosis in a Filipino patient with neurofibromatosis 1.

Author: Leah Antoinette M. CARO-CHANG ¹ ; Maria Franchesca S. QUINIO ¹ ; Georgina C. PASTORFIDE ²
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1. Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
2. Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Human; Neurofibromatosis 1; Hypertrichosis; Neurofibroma
From: Acta Medica Philippina 2019;53(2):186-190
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract:
This is a case of an 11-year-old male who presented with multiple neurofibromas with hypertrichosis. Classic cutaneous neurofibromas, café-au-lait macules, axillary freckling, Lisch nodules, and scoliosis were also present fulfilling a diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis type 1. This is the first report of multiple neurofibromas with hypertrichosis in the Philippines. Hypertrichosis overlying a neurofibroma is rarely reported and the mechanism remains to be elucidated.
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