Neurofibromatosis of the breast in a patient with morbus von Recklinghausen

Authors
Fink, D Schneider, C Wight, E Perucchini, D Haller, U
Citation
D. Fink et al., Neurofibromatosis of the breast in a patient with morbus von Recklinghausen, GYNAKOL GEB, 40(1), 2000, pp. 47-49
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
GYNAKOLOGISCH-GEBURTSHILFLICHE RUNDSCHAU
ISSN journal
10188843 → ACNP
Volume
40
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
47 - 49
Database
ISI
SICI code
1018-8843(200005)40:1<47:NOTBIA>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Neurofibromatosis is a rare autosomal dominant disorder with several subtyp es. Common is the appearance of specific skin alterations. Neurofibromas oc curring in the breast are very rare, and in such cases they are most common in the areolar area. A case of a 46-year-old woman with von Recklinghausen 's disease of the breast is reported, and the literature will be discussed, Copyright (C) 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel.