Friday, 27 November 2015

Cafe au lait spots | MDS entrance preaparations

Where Cafe au lait spots are seen

a. Von Willebrand's disease 
b. Darrier’s diseaase 
c. Neurofibromatosis 
d. Lichen planus


The correct answer is c: Neurofibromatosis is a genetically-transmitted disease in which nerve cells (Schwann cells) grow tumors (neurofibromas) that may be harmless or may cause serious damage by compressing nerves and other tissues. The tumors may cause bumps under the skin, colored spots, skeletal problems, pressure on spinal nerve roots, and other neurological problems.

       Neurofibromatosis is autosomal dominant.also called as Recklinghausen disease.

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