scholarly journals Spontaneous hemothorax: A rare lethal pulmonary complication of neurofibromatosis type 1

2021 ◽  
pp. 433-435
Author(s):  
Aditya Nath Shukla ◽  
Ashok Kumar Singh ◽  
Saket Nigam

Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1), also called von Recklinghausen’s disease, is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by multiple non-cancerous tumors of nerves and skin, and areas of abnormal pigmentation. Vasculopathy and spontaneous hemothorax are rare complications, but potentially lethal, which necessitates quick and decisive intervention to save the life of the patient. Here, we present a case of spontaneous massive haemothorax leading to hemorrhagic shock in a 66-year-old woman with neurofibromatosis type-1. She was investigated and managed successfully.

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-168
Author(s):  
Izana Junqueira de Castro ◽  
Esther Botelho Soares da Silva ◽  
Talita Rezende dos Santos ◽  
Amanda Barroso de Freitas ◽  
Inara Junqueira de Castro ◽  
...  

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and AIDS are risk factors for the development of malignant neoplasms, including hematological malignancies, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma. NF1 is an autosomal dominant disease that primarily manifests as café-au-lait spots, dermal neurofibromas, axillary and/or inguinal ephelides or freckles, plexiform neurofibromas, Lisch nodules, and bone deformities. In this report, we present a 38-year-old female patient with NF1 from childhood and AIDS who developed peripheral T-cell lymphoma with good response to chemotherapeutic treatment.


Cancers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lobbous ◽  
Bernstock ◽  
Coffee ◽  
Friedman ◽  
Metrock ◽  
...  

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant tumor predisposition syndrome that affects children and adults. Individuals with NF1 are at high risk for central nervous system neoplasms including gliomas. The purpose of this review is to discuss the spectrum of intracranial gliomas arising in individuals with NF1 with a focus on recent preclinical and clinical data. In this review, possible mechanisms of gliomagenesis are discussed, including the contribution of different signaling pathways and tumor microenvironment. Furthermore, we discuss the recent notable advances in the developing therapeutic landscape for NF1-associated gliomas including clinical trials and collaborative efforts.


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. e227379
Author(s):  
Gustavo Ferrer ◽  
Alwiya Omar Saleh ◽  
Henry D Tazelaar ◽  
Andrea V Arrossi

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disorder with multiple systemic manifestations. Pulmonary involvement has been reported in the form of interstitial fibrosis, emphysema, pulmonary hypertension and thoracic neoplasm. We report a case of desquamative interstitial pneumonia in a non-smoker with NF1.


2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Bissacco ◽  
Maurizio Domanin ◽  
Silvia Romagnoli ◽  
Edoardo Martelli ◽  
Vittorio Civelli ◽  
...  

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder, mainly characterized by skin and peripheral nervous system abnormalities. Uncommonly, NF-1 may be associated with peripheral or supra-aortic trunks artery aneurysms. We report a case of symptomatic multiple occipital artery aneurysms detected in a 53-year-old woman affected by sporadic NF-1. An endovascular approach was performed to exclude aneurysms and to stop laterocervical spontaneous hematoma.


Author(s):  
David S. Wolf

Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a common, autosomal dominant, monogenetic neurocutaneous disorder. It is characterized by café au lait spots, axillary and inguinal freckling, Lisch nodules, optic pathway gliomas, neurofibromas, and distinctive bony abnormalities. Also associated with this condition are other central nervous system tumors, scoliosis, hypertension, vascular abnormalities, and cognitive issues such as learning disabilities and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.


CHEST Journal ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 150 (4) ◽  
pp. 63A ◽  
Author(s):  
Tousif Kabir ◽  
Atasha Asmat ◽  
Dokev Basheer Ahmed Aneez

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Cem Yucel ◽  
Salih Budak ◽  
Erdem Kisa ◽  
Orcun Celik ◽  
Zafer Kozacioglu

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (Von Recklinghausen disease) is a common, autosomal dominant hereditary disorder characterized by involvement of multiple tissues derived from the neural crest. Urinary system involvement in neurofibromatosis is a rare condition. Leiomyoma of the bladder is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor. In this case, our experience and approach regarding the bladder leiomyoma development in a patient diagnosed with neurofibromatosis are presented and the literature data has been reviewed.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Masato Kimura ◽  
Shuhei Kakizaki ◽  
Kengo Kawano ◽  
Shinichi Sato ◽  
Shigeo Kure

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a relatively common autosomal dominant genetic disorder with a prevalence of 1 in 3,000 (0.03%) at birth. Clinical features are café-au-lait macules, intertriginous freckling, dermal neurofibroma, iris hamartoma (Lisch nodules), and learning disability. NF1 vasculopathy is a serious but underrecognized complication involving the cerebrovascular and cardiovascular systems. The incidence of hypertension in patients with NF1 is around 1% and is associated mainly with renal artery stenosis in children. Only a few cases of thoracic aortic coarctation in association with hypertension and neurofibromatosis have been reported. Here we describe the case of a 4-year-old girl who presented with NF1 and hypertension due to atypical coarctation of the thoracic aorta. The diagnosis of coarctation of the thoracic aorta at the Th5-to-Th6 level was made following catheterization with a pressure gradient of 40 mmHg. The patient underwent surgery comprising resection of the coarctation of the thoracic aorta and graft interposition. On the basis of our findings, annual assessment of blood pressure is advised for patients with NF1.


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