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Psychological aspects of von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis (NF1)

Psychological aspects of von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis (NF1) Neurofibromatosis is a devasting autosomal dominant disease which is extremely variable in its symptomatology, intensity, and progression. There have been numerous reports published about the physical aspects of neurofibromatosis, while psychological issues have been given little attention so far. The present article presents a review of the current knowledge concerning psychological aspects of neurofibromatosis. Information is provided relating to physical appearance, intellectual impairment, neuropsychological findings, learning disability, and psychiatric disorders. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Medical Genetics British Medical Journal

Psychological aspects of von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis (NF1)

Mouridsen, S E; Sørensen, S A
Journal of Medical Genetics , Volume 32 (12) – Dec 1, 1995
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Psychological aspects of von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis (NF1)

Mouridsen, S E; Sørensen, S A
Journal of Medical Genetics , Volume 32 (12) – Dec 1, 1995

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Neurofibromatosis is a devasting autosomal dominant disease which is extremely variable in its symptomatology, intensity, and progression. There have been numerous reports published about the physical aspects of neurofibromatosis, while psychological issues have been given little attention so far. The present article presents a review of the current knowledge concerning psychological aspects of neurofibromatosis. Information is provided relating to physical appearance, intellectual impairment, neuropsychological findings, learning disability, and psychiatric disorders.

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British Medical Journal
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0022-2593
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1468-6244
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10.1136/jmg.32.12.921
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Abstract

Neurofibromatosis is a devasting autosomal dominant disease which is extremely variable in its symptomatology, intensity, and progression. There have been numerous reports published about the physical aspects of neurofibromatosis, while psychological issues have been given little attention so far. The present article presents a review of the current knowledge concerning psychological aspects of neurofibromatosis. Information is provided relating to physical appearance, intellectual impairment, neuropsychological findings, learning disability, and psychiatric disorders.

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Journal of Medical Genetics – British Medical Journal

Published: Dec 1, 1995

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