Discussion :
Neurofibromatosis. This child has multiple café au lait spots. Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous condition. Most individuals with neurofibromatosis have 6 or more spots that are 1.5 cm or greater in diameter. In young children, 5 or more café au lait macules greater than 0.5 cm in diameter are suggestive of neurofibromatosis. |
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Last Shown : May 2006
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