Presentation
Diffuse pain and neurological deficits in the extremities.
Patient Data
Presence of neurofibromas of varying sizes from the roots of the cord bilaterally, there are many in the paravertebral region along the thoracic-lumbar and sacral spine.
Neurofibromas are detectable in the sacral foramen, obturator region, proximal thighs and root of the penis.
Case Discussion
Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a multisystemic neurocutaneous hereditary disease characterized by a predisposition to the development of benign and malignant tumors.
Neurofibromas are tumors of peripheral nerve sheath that come in the form of skin lesions, subcutaneous or plexiform (rarely before puberty).