Pulsed dye laser prior to CO2 laser ablation to treat multiple cutaneous neurofibromas in von Recklinghausen's disease: A case report
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DOI: 10.1111/dth.15355
Abstract: one the most disorders. large numbers of cutaneous neurofibromas by excision is exceedingly time-con-suming, costly, and at risk of scarring. 2 laser ablation is an alternative to surgical excision that has become the standard treatment… read more here.
Keywords: cutaneous neurofibromas; pulsed dye; laser ablation; ablation ... See more keywords
Quality of life in neurofibromatosis 1: development and validation of a tool dedicated to cutaneous neurofibromas in adults
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DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18140
Abstract: Cutaneous neurofibromas (cNF), present in 95% of individuals with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1), are considered as one of the greatest medical burden because of physical disfigurement. No specific score evaluates their impact on quality of life… read more here.
Keywords: neurofibromatosis development; quality life; cutaneous neurofibromas; life neurofibromatosis ... See more keywords
Cutaneous neurofibromas in Neurofibromatosis type I: a quantitative natural history study
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DOI: 10.1186/s13023-018-0772-z
Abstract: BackgroundNeurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic disorder characterized by a predisposition to develop multiple benign tumors. A major feature of NF1 is the development of localized cutaneous neurofibromas. Cutaneous neurofibromas manifest in > 99% of… read more here.
Keywords: quantitative natural; natural history; cutaneous neurofibromas; history study ... See more keywords
REiNS: Measuring the Impact of Cutaneous Neurofibromas on Quality of Life in Neurofibromatosis Type 1.
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000012427
Abstract: OBJECTIVE In order to explore the use of Skindex scoring in NF1 patients across multiple clinical sites, and inform design of additional quality of life measures, we analysed correlations between skindex, site and clinical parameters… read more here.
Keywords: quality life; neurofibromatosis type; cutaneous neurofibromas; life ... See more keywords