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A Case of Neurofibromatosis Combined with Ectopic Kidney
Eugene Yang, Bo Hyun Kim, Joon Soo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2005;48(4):448-452.   Published online April 15, 2005
Neurofibromatosis(NF) is an autosomal dominant disorder, probably of neural crest origin that affects all three germinal layers. It is a group of heterogeneous multisystemic neurocutaneous disorders involving both neuroectodermal and mesenchymal derivatives. Type 1(von Recklinghausen disease) is the most common neurocutaneous disorder among the eight subtypes. Previous reports showed various involvements in the renal organ. Renovascular hypertension is the most...
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