The Association of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in the Paediatric Population – A Critical Review of Literature

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant, multisystem, neurocutaneous disorder. This condition has been associated with lower urinary tract dysfunction due to either direct genitourinary organ involvement or spinal cord compression. Based on current literature, there are no reviews examining the relationship between NF1 and lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) in the paediatric population.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research