Gastrointestinal manifestations of neurofibromatosis in childhood.
Von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis (VRN) is a familial disorder characterised by a generalized neuroectodermal dysplasia--symptomatic involvement of the gastrointestinal tract is rare. We report on our experience with two children who had proven gastrointestinal neurofibromas and highlight the need for careful assessment in children with VRN who develop abdominal pain.
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Research Centre, Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.
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Quinn
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Fitzgerald
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D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008643:Mesentery / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*