title: The soft-tissue manifestations of neurofibromatosis type 1.
abstract: The radiological appearances of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) are numerous and variable, because of the widespread presence of peripheral nerves. Knowledge of this variability can prevent unnecessary intervention. For example, occasionally lesions can be misinterpreted and biopsies performed unnecessarily. Thus, familiarity with the manifestations of this disease and the spectrum of associated abnormalities is an important part of the radiologist's armamentarium. This paper explores the manifold radiological appearances of extracranial NF-1 as experienced by the Sarcoma and Soft Tissue Tumour Unit at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Radiology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK. julia.hillier@chelwest.nhs.uk
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Hillier
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Moskovic
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009455:Neurofibroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed