Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia (Apr 2016)

Syndrome in question

  • Aristóteles Rosmaninho,
  • Sandrina Carvalho,
  • Elena Oujo,
  • Miguel Horta

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20164231
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 91, no. 2
pp. 245 – 247

Abstract

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Abstract Neurofibromatosis is extremely variable in its presentation. Segmental neurofibromatosis (SNF), which corresponds to NF-type 5 in the Riccardi classification, is a rare disorder. It may go unrecognized if few lesions are observed. We present a case of segmental neurofibromatosis in a 28 year-old patient who presented with multiple papules and nodules distributed in dermatomal fashion on the trunk. The histopathological examination of the lesions revealed a non-encapsulated, well-circumscribed spindle cell neoplasm, which was consistent with neurofibromas.

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