Scoliosis in a Case of Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is a multisystemic disease, manifesting as abnormalities ofthe nervous tissue, bones, soft tissue, and skin. The entity is dominantly inherited and affects 1in 4000 individuals. Cafe-au-lait spots, peripheral neurofibromas, Lisch nodules and axillaryfreckling are the c...
Main Authors: | Özlem SOLAK, Ümit DÜNDAR, Kadir ILGAZ |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Duzce University
2010-05-01
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Series: | Düzce Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi |
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Online Access: | http://www.tipdergi.duzce.edu.tr/dosya/20101/13.pdf |
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