PSYCHOLOGICAL-ASPECTS OF VON RECKLINGHAUSEN NEUROFIBROMATOSIS (NF1)

Neurofibromatosis is a devasting autosomal dominant disease which is e xtremely variable in its symptomatology, intensity, and progression. T here have been numerous reports published about the physical aspects o f neurofibromatosis, while psychological issues have been given little attention so far. The present article presents a review of the curren t knowledge concerning psychological aspects of neurofibromatosis. Inf ormation is provided relating to physical appearance, intellectual imp airment, neuropsychological findings, learning disability, and psychia tric disorders.