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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)
Synonyms
- von Recklinghausen disease
- Peripheral neurofibromatosis
Definitions
- NF1: Hereditary, neurocutaneous disorder with systemic manifestations that rarely involve lungs
- NF2: Affects central nervous system; no pulmonary manifestations
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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Selected References
- Ueda K et al: Computed tomography (CT) findings in 88 neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) patients: prevalence rates and correlations of thoracic findings. Eur J Radiol. 84(6):1191-5, 2015
- Jacques C et al: [Imaging features of neurofibromatosis type 1.] J Neuroradiol. 32(3):180-97, 2005
- Fortman BJ et al: Neurofibromatosis type 1: a diagnostic mimicker at CT. Radiographics. 21(3):601-12, 2001
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)
Synonyms
- von Recklinghausen disease
- Peripheral neurofibromatosis
Definitions
- NF1: Hereditary, neurocutaneous disorder with systemic manifestations that rarely involve lungs
- NF2: Affects central nervous system; no pulmonary manifestations
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
- Ueda K et al: Computed tomography (CT) findings in 88 neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) patients: prevalence rates and correlations of thoracic findings. Eur J Radiol. 84(6):1191-5, 2015
- Jacques C et al: [Imaging features of neurofibromatosis type 1.] J Neuroradiol. 32(3):180-97, 2005
- Fortman BJ et al: Neurofibromatosis type 1: a diagnostic mimicker at CT. Radiographics. 21(3):601-12, 2001
