Psoriasis in a patient with neurofibromatosis.
A seven-year-old boy with neurofibromatosis who developed scalp psoriasis is presented. The clinical evaluation of the patient revealed multiple café au lait spots, axillary freckling, bilateral Lisch nodules and a psoriatic plaque on his scalp. Though there is no known direct relationship between neurofibromatosis and psoriasis, one is suggested in this patient, possibly related to a common genetic defect.
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Department of Pediatrics, Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa.
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D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017253:Neurofibromatoses / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000150:complications