Linear segmental neurofibromatosis in an L5 distribution. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a neurocutaneous disorder with seven subtypes;segmental NF-1 is characterized by neurofibromas and or cafĂ©-au-lait macules in one or more dermatomes, primarily the thorax and abdomen. We present the rare case of a 36-year-old African-American female with isolated, multiple soft nodules in a linear configuration on the plantar and dorsal surfaces of the left foot. CONCLUSION: This is the first report of isolated segmental NF-1 in a unique linear pattern confined to the L5 dermatome.

publication date

  • January 1, 2012

Research

keywords

  • Foot Dermatoses
  • Lumbosacral Plexus
  • Neurofibromatoses
  • Skin

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84872343715

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1177/120347541201600614

PubMed ID

  • 23149201

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 16

issue

  • 6