Neurofibromatoses in Clinical Practice

• Main Authors: Ferner, Rosalie E. (Author), Huson, Susan M. (Author), Evans, D. Gareth R. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Human genetics.; Dermatology.; General practice (Medicine).; Neurology.; Pediatrics.; Medicine & Public Health.; Human Genetics.; Medicine/Public Health, general.; General Practice / Family Medicine.

Neurofibromatoses in Clinical Practice provides a succinct, accessible guide to the neurofibromatoses including diagnosis, management protocols and indications for referral to specialist centers. Neurocutaneous diseases are complex to diagnose and treat and many patients require specialist multidisc...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Neurofibromatosis 1
• Neurofibromatosis 2
• Differential Diagnosis of NF1 and NF2
• Psychological impact of disease and quality of life
• Clinical quiz emphasising diagnostic and management pitfalls of neuruocutaneous disease
• Glossary of terms
• Useful websites for NF information, lay groups and specialist NF centres.