Musculoskeletal manifestations of neurofibromatosis type 1

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2012 Jul;199(1):W99-106. doi: 10.2214/AJR.11.7811.

Abstract

Objective: We will describe and illustrate various musculoskeletal manifestations of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) encountered on imaging studies.

Conclusion: Because NF1 is one of the most common genetic disorders, radiologists should be familiar with its imaging manifestations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / diagnosis*
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Young Adult