Unilateral Lisch nodules in the absence of other features of neurofibromatosis 1.
OBJECTIVE
To report a 14-year-old boy with unilateral Lisch nodules without any other diagnostic features of neurofibromatosis type 1.


METHODS
Observational case report.


METHODS
A complete ophthalmologic examination and medical genetics examination was performed.


RESULTS
By clinical examination, multiple Lisch nodules were identified in the left eye.


CONCLUSIONS
Lisch nodules, in the absence of other diagnostic features of neurofibromatosis type 1, are an atypical finding.
Lal
Garima
G
Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.
Leavitt
Jacqueline A
JA
Lindor
Noralane M
NM
Mahr
Michael A
MA
D000293:Adolescent; D016514:Genes, Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D015811:Iris Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D009154:Mutation / Q000235:genetics; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology*