Segmental neurofibromatosis.
A 59-year-old man presented for evaluation and excision of non-tender, fleshy nodules that were arranged in a dermatomal distribution from the left side of the chest to the left axilla. A biopsy specimen of a nodule was consistent with a neurofibroma. Owing to the lack of other cutaneous findings, the lack of a family history of neurofibromatosis, and the dermatomal distribution of the neurofibromas, this patient met the criteria for a diagnosis of segmental neurofibromatosis (SNF) according to Riccardi's definition of SNF and classification of neurofibromatosis. Because the patient has no complications of neurofibromatosis 1 no medical treatment is required.
Department of Dermatology, New York University, New York, New York, USA.
Chris G
CG
Adigun
Jennifer
J
Stein
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology; D010808:Physical Examination; D015995:Prevalence