Patient's question:
The skin has become much worse, turning into a coffee color, and it's getting darker and darker. Except for some spots of varying sizes, they are not raised above the skin and show no abnormalities, except for the nodular protrusions in children. Many growths have appeared on the limbs. What kind of assistance is needed: What are the manifestations of neurofibromatosis in children?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of neurofibromatosis in children include:1. Changes in the skin
2. Neurofibromas, which are often not apparent in infants and young children but increase after puberty, appearing as nodular protrusions, sometimes with stalks, matching the skin color or appearing dark red. They vary in size from several millimeters to several centimeters and occur in varying numbers, most commonly on the trunk, with fewer on the limbs and head.
3. Eye abnormalities
4. Nervous system: Neurofibromas are pathologically classified as hamartomatous structures, benign tumors that can affect nerve fibers throughout the body. Due to the differences in tumor nature and location, the clinical manifestations are diverse and varied.