Beschreibung:
Neurofibromatoses in Clinical Practice provides a succinct, accessible guide to the neurofibromatoses including diagnosis, management protocols and indications for referral to specialist centers. Neurocutaneous diseases are complex to diagnose and treat and many patients require specialist multidisciplinary management and surveillance. Due to multiple disease manifestations, patients can present to different clinicians without specialist expertise such as general practitioners, pediatricians, neurologists, geneticists, surgeons and ophthalmologists.
Practically focused and accessible including clinical photographs illustrating diagnostic features of NF1, NF2 and differential diagnoses and tables showing diagnostic features and protocols for management.
Introduction.- Neurofibromatosis 1.- Neurofibromatosis 2.- Differential Diagnosis of NF1 and NF2.- Psychological impact of disease and quality of life.- Clinical quiz emphasising diagnostic and management pitfalls of neuruocutaneous disease.- Glossary of terms.- Useful websites for NF information, lay groups and specialist NF centres