Non-von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis resembling a giant pigmented nevus

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1989 Feb;20(2 Pt 2):358-62. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(89)70046-3.

Abstract

We report the case of a 30-year-old female patient with non-von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis. In our opinion it does not fit within a system of classification recently described. Clinically, the abnormality resembled a giant pigmented nevus; however, light- and electron microscopy findings were consistent with those of a neurofibroma. No other symptoms of classic neurofibromatosis or other diseases were present. The family history showed no evidence of neurofibromatosis. To the best of our knowledge this manifestation of non-von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis has not been previously described. The cause and the inheritance pattern of this variant are not clear.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / classification
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / pathology*
  • Nevus, Pigmented / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*