Neurocutaneous Disorders for the Practicing Neurologist: a Focused Review

Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2016 Feb;16(2):19. doi: 10.1007/s11910-015-0612-7.

Abstract

The neurocutaneous disorders (NCDs) embrace an extensive group of developmental disorders associated with involvement of the skin, central nervous system (CNS), and/or the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The neurocutaneous manifestations relate to the common ectodermal origin of these organs. This review intended for the practicing clinical neurologist focuses on selected aspects of the NCDs primarily those associated with cerebrovascular disease. Our emphasis is primarily on those NCDs with genetic heterogeneity and their neurological manifestations.

Keywords: Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia; Neurocutaneous disorders; Neurofibromatoses; Pseudoxanthoma elasticum; Tuberous sclerosis complex; Von Hippel-Lindau.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Central Nervous System
  • Genetic Heterogeneity
  • Humans
  • Neurocutaneous Syndromes*
  • Skin