[Multiple aneurysms of intracranial arteries in neurofibromatosis Recklinghausen type 1]

Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr. 2010 May;78(5):294-5. doi: 10.1055/s-0029-1245294. Epub 2010 Mar 12.
[Article in German]

Abstract

We report on a 58 year old female patient with neurofibromatosis Recklinghausen type 1 (NF-1) in whom multiple intracranial aneurysms could be proven. Vascular changes in patients with NF-1 are frequent and concern primarily the aorta, the kidney arteries, the coronary and gastrointestinal arteries. Our case shows that in patients with NF-1 intracranial artery changes like aneurysms, maybe in need of treatment, are possible.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Brain / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnosis
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / complications*
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / diagnosis
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / pathology