Neurofibromatosis type 1 CT scan
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Moises Romo M.D.
Overview
There are no CT scan findings associated with neurofibromatosis type 1, however, a CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications. The use of routine screening brain CT scans in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 is controversial.
CT scan
- There are no CT scan findings associated with neurofibromatosis type 1.[1] However, a CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of neurofibromatosis type 1, which include:
- Optic pathway gliomas. Early detection may prevent vision loss and improve outcomes.[2]
- Intracranial mases[3]
- Chiari malformations[3]
- Pheochromocytomas[3][4]
- Benign hamartomas[3]
- Changes in ventricular size and hydrocephalus[3]
- The use of routine screening brain CT scans in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 is controversial. Many physicians prefer to order a CT scan at the moment of the diagnosis and repeat later only if suspicious symptoms arise[3]
References
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- ↑ Listernick R, Louis DN, Packer RJ, Gutmann DH (February 1997). "Optic pathway gliomas in children with neurofibromatosis 1: consensus statement from the NF1 Optic Pathway Glioma Task Force". Ann. Neurol. 41 (2): 143–9. doi:10.1002/ana.410410204. PMID 9029062.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5
- ↑ Karagiannis A, Mikhailidis DP, Athyros VG, Harsoulis F (December 2007). "Pheochromocytoma: an update on genetics and management". Endocr. Relat. Cancer. 14 (4): 935–56. doi:10.1677/ERC-07-0142. PMID 18045948.