Spinal neurofibroma presenting as atlanto-axial subluxation in von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis.
A patient with von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis (NF-1) developed spinal cord compression from atlanto-axial subluxation caused by a neurofibroma involving the odontoid peg. His case is discussed and the relevant literature reviewed.
Ferner
R E
RE
Department of Neurology, United Medical School, Guy's Hospital, London, UK.
Honavar
M
M
Gullan
R W
RW
D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery