Neurofibromatosis type 1 - optic nerve glioma and subcutaneous neurofibromas
Diagnosis almost certain
Presentation
Follow-up from clinic.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
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The right optic nerve has high T2 signal and is thickened from the globe to the chiasm. The remainder of the brain is unremarkable, other than multiple stable regions of presumed chronic small vessel ischemic change. Extensive cutaneous and subcutaneous enhancing nodules.
Case Discussion
This patient has a known history of neurofibromatosis type 1 with optic nerve gliomas and subcutaneous neurofibromas typical manifestations.