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Arch Neurol. 2002;59:1331-1332.

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A 37-YEAR-OLD Chinese woman was noted to have had numerous café au lait (CAL) spots since birth.

At the age of 24 years, she was found to have multiple asymptomatic nodules on the trunk and the right thigh. These nodules were excised and histologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of neurofibromas. In addition, she was found to have an unusual area of hyperpigmentation affecting only the left side of the trunk. This lesion had been present since childhood and had grown slightly over time. All of her family members were unaffected. The patient had no significant medical history and was clinically asymptomatic except for mild left hip pain for the past 6 months. She had 1 son, who at 2 years old had no clinical features of neurofibromatosis (NF). The findings from the physical examination showed 6 CAL spots that ranged from 1.5 to 2.5 cm. Two CAL spots were noted . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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