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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.[1]
The use of routine screening brain CT scans in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 is controversial.[2]
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.[3]
- Intracranial mases[2]
- Chiari malformations[2]
- Pheochromocytomas[2][4]
- Benign hamartomas[2]
- Changes in ventricular size and hydrocephalus[2]
- 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[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Neurofibromatosis type 1: a multidisciplinary approach to care - ScienceDirect".
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Workup: Laboratory Studies, Imaging Studies, Other Tests".
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.