Spinal neurofibroma presenting as atlanto-axial subluxation in von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis. 1989;2(1):43-6.

Abstract

A patient with von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis (NF-1) developed spinal cord compression from atlanto-axial subluxation caused by a neurofibroma involving the odontoid peg. His case is discussed and the relevant literature reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / diagnosis*
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / diagnostic imaging
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / surgery
  • Radiography
  • Spinal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Spinal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Neoplasms / surgery