title: The phakomatoses: dermatologic clues to neurologic anomalies.
abstract: The phakomatoses of particular interest to neurologists including Sturge-Weber syndrome, neurofibromatosis type 1, neurofibromatosis type 2, Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome, and Proteus syndrome are presented. The physical manifestations required for clinical diagnosis, the neurologic features, and recommendations for management are given. The molecular etiology and genetic aspects of these disorders are briefly discussed as well as future implications of on-going research.
authors.affiliation: The National Birth Defects Center, Waltham, MA 02451-1137, USA. nowak@thegenesisfund.org
authors.forename: Catherine Bearce
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Nowak
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D006223:Hamartoma Syndrome, Multiple; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D020752:Neurocutaneous Syndromes / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology*; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D013341:Sturge-Weber Syndrome