Abdominal Imaging Findings in Neurocutaneous Syndromes: Looking Below the Diaphragm

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2017 Dec;209(6):1197-1208. doi: 10.2214/AJR.17.18404. Epub 2017 Oct 5.

Abstract

Objective: Neurocutaneous syndromes are a heterogeneous group of multisystemic disorders. We review the multimodality imaging findings in the disorders with a propensity for intraabdominal disease. We highlight more recently recognized disease patterns and discuss imaging surveillance optimization.

Conclusion: Knowledge of varied intraabdominal phenotypic expressions can increase diagnostic rates. Limitation of radiation dose must be considered in screening this tumor-prone population. Early detection of neoplastic findings is critical for morbidity and mortality reduction.

Keywords: Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome; Cowden syndrome; neurocutaneous syndromes; neurofibromatosis type 1; phakomatoses; tuberous sclerosis complex; von Hippel–Lindau syndrome.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen*
  • Humans
  • Multimodal Imaging*
  • Neurocutaneous Syndromes / diagnostic imaging*