Skin clues
Neurofibromatosis Types 1 and 2
TSC
Sturge Weber Syndrome
100

These flat, light-brown skin lesions are commonly associated with neurofibromatosis type 1.

Café-au-lait macules


100

Which neurofibromatosis type is characterized by multiple café-au-lait macules and cutaneous neurofibromas?

NF1

100

These benign cardiac tumors may be detected prenatally or in infancy in children with TSC.

Cardiac rhabdomyomas

100

This facial vascular birthmark is the classic cutaneous clue to Sturge-Weber syndrome.

Port wine stain

200

These hypopigmented, leaf-shaped macules are a classic cutaneous finding in tuberous sclerosis complex.

Ash-leaf macules

200

These pigmented hamartomas of the iris are a characteristic finding in neurofibromatosis type 1.


Lisch nodules

200

These abnormal areas of cortical development are associated with seizures and neurodevelopmental difficulties in TSC.

Cortical tubers

200

These abnormal blood vessels involving the coverings of the brain are associated with Sturge-Weber syndrome.

Leptomeningeal angiomas

300

Freckling in the axillary or inguinal regions is a characteristic finding of which neurocutaneous disorder?

NF1

300

Children with neurofibromatosis type 1 are at increased risk for these tumors involving the optic nerve and visual pathway.

Optic pathway glioma

300

These lesions located near the walls of the cerebral ventricles may be seen on brain imaging in TSC


Subependymal nodules


300

This potentially vision-threatening condition can occur in children with Sturge-Weber syndrome.

Glaucoma

- Vascular malformations (hemangiomas) on the surface of the eye raise pressure in the episcleral veins, blocking normal fluid (aqueous humor) drainage

400

These benign growths occur around or beneath the fingernails and toenails in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex.

Periungual fibromas

400

In addition to café-au-lait macules, name one other clinical finding that can help establish the diagnosis of NF1.


400

These benign renal tumors can cause bleeding and compromise renal function in patients with TSC.

Renal angiomyolipoma

400

What neurologic presentation commonly brings children with Sturge-Weber syndrome to medical attention?

Seizure

Seizures affect 70% to 93% of patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome

500

This thickened, leathery, orange-peel-like skin lesion is commonly found on the lower back in tuberous sclerosis complex.

Shagreen patch

500

Bilateral vestibular schwannomas are the hallmark tumor finding of which disorder?

NF2

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