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.

Cervical kyphosis

Exaggerated convexity of the cervical vertebral column, causing the cervical spine to bow outwards and take on a rounded appearance.


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PMID (PMCID)
23289507
 MIXED_SAMPLE Child
Surgical correction of severe cervical kyphosis in patients with neurofibromatosis Type 1.
Kawabata S, Watanabe K, Hosogane N, Ishii K, Nakamura M, Toyama Y, Matsumoto M.
J Neurosurg Spine. 2013;18(3):274-9.
Surgical correction of severe cervical kyphosis in patients with neurofibromatosis Type 1.
23289507
 MIXED_SAMPLE Child
Surgical correction of severe cervical kyphosis in patients with neurofibromatosis Type 1.
Kawabata S, Watanabe K, Hosogane N, Ishii K, Nakamura M, Toyama Y, Matsumoto M.
J Neurosurg Spine. 2013;18(3):274-9.
Severe cervical kyphosis requiring surgical treatment is rare in patients with neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).