Neurofibromatosis Type 1 in Children: A Single-Center Experience

Abstract

Objective: Neurofibromatosis (NF) is the most common autosomal dominantly inherited neurocutaneous syndrome. The characteristic features of NF type 1 (NF-1) are cafe au lait spots, axillary and inguinal freckling, peripheral neurofibromas, optic pathway glioma, and Lisch nodules. The present study aimed to analyze the clinical features of children with NF-1.