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Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Sporadic Optic Gliomas

Pediatric Neurology Briefs, 2002
The natural history of sporadic optic gliomas was compared with that of optic gliomas associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) in a study using a Children’s Tumor Registry (CTR) and an NF1 Database (NF1DB) at St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, UK.
J Gordon Millichap
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Beyond protective factors and normal IQ in preterm children: More executive disorders than expected

Journal of Neuropsychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Executive functions (EF) are vulnerable in preterm children. Owing to methodological issues, inconsistent findings have left some questions unresolved. This study implemented a theory‐guided, integrative EF assessment in preterm children. We also examined the impact of perinatal and sociodemographic features on EF disorder.
Olivier Cadeau, Jean‐Baptiste Muller, Amanda Guerra, Cécile Boscher, Anne Frondas, Jean‐Christophe Rozé, Cyril Flamant, Clair‐Yves Boquien, Laure Simon, Arnaud Roy   +9 more
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Treatment of ADHD in Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Pediatric Neurology Briefs, 2002
The cognitive and behavioral problems and effects of treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in 20 children with NF1 and ADHD were compared to 26 control children with NF1, 14 controls with ADHD, and 14 controls with normal ...
J Gordon Millichap
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A Practical Guide to Chromosome Microarray Interpretation for Paediatricians

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Chromosome microarray (CMA) is a test commonly ordered by general paediatricians. It has diagnostic yield between 10%–15% in individuals with neurodevelopmental delay, autism and/or multiple congenital abnormalities. CMA identifies copy number variants (CNV) including deletions and duplications, which may be pathogenic, variants ...
Zachary E. McPherson, Margit Shah, Sarah Josephi‐Taylor, Brieana Dance, Benjamin Nash, Luke St Heaps, Dale Wright, Janette Hayward, Christopher Elliot, Joshua Steadson, Alan Ma   +10 more
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A rare case of neurofibromatosis - type 1

Asian Journal of Neurosurgery, 2015
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), also known as von Recklinghausen disease, is an autosomal dominant familial tumor syndrome. Glioblastoma is a malignant brain tumor but is a rare occurrence in patients with NF1. Here, we report a rare occurrence of glioblastoma in a 60-year-old man with NF1, who presented with headache, neck pain, and gait unsteadiness ...
Varghese, Prithvi, Abdul Jalal, Muhammed Jasim   +1 more
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Building a precision therapeutics program at a tertiary care children's hospital

Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.
Luke Hamilton, Heidi Trinkman, Diana Carrasco, Kaitlin Smith, Kelly Vallance, Alejandra Dominguez, Danielle Miller, Megan Gibbs, Anish Ray   +8 more
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Neurofibromatosis type 1 and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a case study and literature review

, 2015
Carmen Sílvia Miguel, Tiffany M Chaim-Avancini, Maria Aparecida Silva, Mario Rodrigues LouzãAdult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Program (PRODATH), Institute of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo ...
Louzã MR, Miguel CS, Silva MA, Chaim-Avancini TM   +3 more
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Orofacial myofunctional evaluation in individuals with neurofibromatosis type 1

, 2015
PURPOSE: to describe and characterize alterations in orofacial function in individuals with neurofibromatosis type 1 and to correlate these changes with the clinical manifestations of neurofibromatosis type 1 and muscular strength.
Carla Menezes da Silva (12825128), Nilton Alves de Rezende (5137379), Cristiane Aparecida dos Santos (12825131)   +2 more
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Constipation in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2017
Background Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal-dominant disease characterised by symptoms of the skin, eyes, nervous system and bones. A previous study indicated that constipation, large rectal diameters and prolonged colorectal transit times ...
Cecilie Ejerskov, Klaus Krogh, John R. Ostergaard, Janne L. Fassov, Annette Haagerup   +4 more
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Periodontal Disease and Salivary Gland Dysfunction in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case–Control Study

Oral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) presents with diverse systemic and oral manifestations. The aim of this study was to investigate the periodontal status and salivary alterations in NF1 individuals. Methods A total of 38 individuals with NF1 diagnostic criteria were compared with a control group paired by age and sex.
Eloá Borges Luna, Gustavo de Souza Vieira, Flávia Lima Kleinsorgen Motta, Ana Beatriz Oliveira Gambôa, Analúcia Rampazzo Xavier, Rafaela Elvira Rozza‐de‐Menezes, Karin Soares Cunha   +6 more
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