A large cervical spinal cord lesion in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1: Multiple sclerosis plaque or hamartoma. (P3.161)
Conclusions:The incidence of MS among NF1 patients may be increased as much as two-fold according to a study of health insurance claims. A diagnosis of MS should be considered in the setting of atypical spinal cord lesions or atypical clinical course in NF1 patients.Disclosure: Dr. Gillani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Klawiter has received personal compensation for activities with Atlas5d, Biogen Idec, EMD Serono, Genentech, and Shire as a consultant. Dr. Klawiter has received research support for clinical research projects and clinical trials from Atlas5d, Biogen, EMD Serono, and Roche.. Dr. Jordan has received personal compensation for activities with Guidepoint as a consultant.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Gillani, R., Klawiter, E., Jordan, J. Tags: Neuro-oncology: Pediatric and Other Rare CNS Tumors Source Type: research
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