Von recklinghausen neurofibromatosis-pachydermatocele causing lower limb gigantism: a case report.
Gigantism of the lower limb can occur because of plexiform neurofibromas. This condition is seen with café au lait patches and multiple neurofibromatosis in this case of von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis. We report our patient and review literature of this uncommon condition.
Rekha
Arcot
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Institution Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Deemed University, Porur, Chennai, India. rekha_a@yahoo.com.
Gopalan
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D019080:Cafe-au-Lait Spots / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005877:Gigantism / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008875:Middle Aged; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000150:complications*; D018318:Neurofibroma, Plexiform / Q000150:complications*; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000150:complications*