IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. Rahul Jain; Dr. Kuljeet Singh Anand; Dr. Kriti Jain

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

Classical case of Von Recklinghausen's Disease mistreated as Neurotic Excoriations

Dr. Rahul Jain, Dr. Kuljeet Singh Anand, Dr. Kriti Jain

Abstract :

Von Recklinghausen’s Disease, commonly known as Neurofiomatosis type 1 (NF1), is a multisystem disorder affecting approximately 1 in 3500 people. Most of the patients with NF1 are asymptomatic but neurological and bone abnormalities may be the present in some. Being autosomal dominant, family members are affected with great variability in expression of disease. These patients sometimes may have cognitive problems and learning disabilities and hence must be dealt with care. NF1 has a significant impact on quality of life through alteration of health and appearance. Adolescence is a particularly difficult time when neurofiomas may grow rapidly in response to hormonal changes. We hereby report a classical case of Von Recklinghausen’s Disease which was missed at many instances and hence mistreated as Neurotic Excoriations thus leaving the patient confused and ill treated.