Von recklinghausen neurofibromatosis-pachydermatocele causing lower limb gigantism: a case report

Int J Low Extrem Wounds. 2006 Mar;5(1):61-3. doi: 10.1177/1534734606286469.

Abstract

Gigantism of the lower limb can occur because of plexiform neurofibromas. This condition is seen with café au lait patches and multiple neurofibromatosis in this case of von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis. We report our patient and review literature of this uncommon condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cafe-au-Lait Spots / complications
  • Female
  • Gigantism / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Leg*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / complications*
  • Neurofibroma, Plexiform / complications*
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / complications*