Bilateral segmental neurofibromatosis

Abstract

Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a heterogeneous disorder clinically characterized by the presence of neurofibromas, multiple café au lait spots, intertriginous freckles and Lisch nodules. We describe an unusual case of NF with cutaneous neurofibromas localized on the anterior chest, in a bilateral dermatomal distribution. No other signs were detected. The family history was negative for NF. The different subsets of NF are briefly discussed, with particular emphasis on the segmental type.