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Cutaneous neurofibromatosis

Case contributed by Joe Cyriac
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Back pain

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

There are innumerable, skin-based nodular densities throughout the visualized soft tissues as may be seen with neurofibromatosis.

Case Discussion

Cutaneous manifestations of neurofibromatosis type I (also known as von Recklinghausen disease) can be seen on MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray. This case is a classic example of a patient with known neurofibromatosis type 1 as it presents on x-rays.

This case was co-authored by:
Julian Melchor, MS3
Florida State University

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