title: Syndrome in question.
abstract: Neurofibromatosis is extremely variable in its presentation. Segmental neurofibromatosis (SNF), which corresponds to NF-type 5 in the Riccardi classification, is a rare disorder. It may go unrecognized if few lesions are observed. We present a case of segmental neurofibromatosis in a 28 year-old patient who presented with multiple papules and nodules distributed in dermatomal fashion on the trunk. The histopathological examination of the lesions revealed a non-encapsulated, well-circumscribed spindle cell neoplasm, which was consistent with neurofibromas.
authors.affiliation: Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Minho, Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
authors.forename: Aristóteles
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rosmaninho
authors.affiliation: Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
authors.forename: Sandrina
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Carvalho
authors.affiliation: Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Minho, Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Oujo
authors.affiliation: Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Minho, Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
authors.forename: Miguel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Horta
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017253:Neurofibromatoses / Q000473:pathology*; D035583:Rare Diseases; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D013577:Syndrome