Adrenal pheochromocytoma and jejunal neurofibroma in type 1 neurofibromatosis: report of a case

De Toma, Giorgio and Letizia, Claudio and Cavallaro, Giuseppe and Polistena, Andrea and Cotesta, Dario and Petramala, Luigi and Porciello, Roberto and Giustini, Sandra S. and Calvieri, Stefano S. (2007) Adrenal pheochromocytoma and jejunal neurofibroma in type 1 neurofibromatosis: report of a case. Il giornale di chirurgia, 28 (5). pp. 199-202. ISSN 1971-145X

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Abstract

Introduction - Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), known as von Recklinghausen’s disease, is characterized by presence of café au lait spots, and neurofibromas in the skin or along the course of peripheral nerves. Diagnosis, despite extreme clinical variability, is defined by established diagnostic criteria. Clinical status is frequently complicated by systemic disorders and neoplasias. Case report - A case of a patient affected by NF1, with hypertension due to adrenal pheochromocytoma and with jejunal neurofibroma, is reported. Discussion and conclusions - Variability in clinical presentation of NF1 with possible manifestation of severe systemic benign and malignant diseases requires strict follow-up and specific screening of extracutaneous lesions.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Jejunal neurofibroma, Pheocromocitoma, Type 1 neurofibromatosis; Neurofibroma digiunale, Feocromocitoma, Neurofibromatosi tipo 1
Subjects:	600 Tecnologia - Scienze applicate > 610 Medicina e salute (Classificare qui la tecnologia dei servizi medici) > 617 Rami vari della medicina; Chirurgia
Depositing User:	Chiara D'Arpa
Date Deposited:	29 Aug 2013 10:38
Last Modified:	29 Aug 2013 10:38
URI:	http://eprints.bice.rm.cnr.it/id/eprint/5779

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