Neurofibromatosis type 1 - ribbon ribs
Case contributed by Wael Nemattalla
Diagnosis almost certain
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Nemattalla W Neurofibromatosis type 1 - ribbon ribs. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 22 Feb 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-9227
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At the time the case was submitted for publication Wael Nemattalla had no recorded disclosures.
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25 Mar 2010
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Patient with skin nodules and abnormal pigmentations.
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Gender: Male
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Neurofibromatosis type 1 - ribbon ribs
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Noted multiple nerve schwannomas and ribbon ribs.
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Noted multiple nerve schwannomas and ribbon ribs. Note left skin nodules (yellow arrows).
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