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Pulsating Enophthalmos in Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) is a neurocutaneous syndrome with multisystem involvement, especially the central nervous system, eyes, and skin. In this article, we describe a patient with NF-1 with radiologically-imaged sphenoid wing aplasia that led ...
Yildiray Yildirim +4 more
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MRI Analysis of Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Serial MRI scans of 30 patients (mean age, 12 years) with neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1) showed the evolution of high-signal brain lesions in a prospective study at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, and Children’s Medical Center ...
J Gordon Millichap
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Lisch Nodules in Neurofibromatosis Type 1
The prevalence of Lisch nodules among 167 patients with neurofibromatosis 1 is reported from the Department of Pediatrics, Genetics Division, Miami Children’s Hospital, Miama, FL.
J Gordon Millichap
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Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is characterized by the development of benign plexiform neurofibromas (PNFs). In 10%–15% of patients, these tumors undergo malignant transformation into aggressive malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs).
Ling‐Ling Ge +11 more
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Learning Disabilities in Neurofibromatosis Type 1
The frequency of specific leaning disabilities (SLD) in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) was determined in a cohort of 81 patients (43 males, 38 females; mean age 11 years 6 months; age range 8-16) followed at Children's Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia.
J Gordon Millichap
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The Role of “Adult‐Onset” Cancer Predisposition Genes in Pediatric Cancer: A Comprehensive Review
ABSTRACT Current literature estimates that 10% of pediatric cancers are caused by pathogenic or likely pathogenic (P/LP) germline variants in cancer predisposition genes (CPGs). Variants in CPGs thought to increase cancer risk exclusively during adulthood are referred to as “adult‐onset” CPGs (aoCPGs).
Maria Rozo +5 more
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Vascular Abnormalties in Neurofibromatosis Type 1
The spectrum of cerebrovascular abnormalities (CVA), including moyamoya, was evaluated in a retrospective chart review of 353 patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) seen at the Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC, from 1995 to 2003.
J Gordon Millichap
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ABSTRACT Background Leukemia is the most common childhood cancer in Mexico, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most frequent subtype. Exposure to high concentrations of benzene has been associated with ALL incidence, particularly in urban areas. This study evaluated the relationship between distance to benzene emission sources and the number
Orlando Rivera Zurita +5 more
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Deep-learning models have shown promise in differentiating between benign and malignant lesions. Previous studies have primarily focused on specific anatomical regions, overlooking tumors occurring throughout the body with highly heterogeneous whole-body
Cheng-Jiang Wei +12 more
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Neurofibromatosis: Types 1 and 2 [PDF]
Neurofibromatosis types 1 and 2 are a group of neurocutaneous syndromes resulting from disorders in cell regulation. Despite sharing a common name, neurofibromatosis types 1 and 2 are quite distinct phakomatoses, both clinically and genetically.
S, Borofsky, L M, Levy
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