Segmental neurofibromatosis.
A child with segmental neurofibromatosis is reported. The clinical, histopathological and ultrastructural characteristics of this rare condition are described. This entity is considered to be a localized form of von Recklinghausen's disease. The aetiology is not clear, but somatic mutation in early embryonic development may be important.
D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000648:ultrastructure*