Neurofibromatosis type 1

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a clinically heterogeneous, neurocutaneous genetic disorder characterized by café-au-lait spots, iris Lisch nodules, axillary and inguinal freckling, and multiple neurofibromas.

Adrenal insufficiency

Insufficient production of steroid hormones (primarily cortisol) by the adrenal glands.


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PMID (PMCID)
8992416
 FEMALE Adult
[Endocrinologic complications of neurofibromatosis type 1].
Toth M, Szucs N, Racz K, Varga I, Huttl K, Perner F, Glaz E.
Orv Hetil. 1996;137(31):1683-7.
(4) Glucocortocoid replacement therapy in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1 resulted in a complete normalization of both secondary adrenal insufficiency and a previously unexplained iron-refractor iron-deficient anemia.