Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common neurocutaneous disorder characterized by development of pigmentary skin changes, neurogenic tumors, and other manifestations involving multiple organ systems. Penetrance is complete, though expressivity is quite variable even among the family members. Given that NF1 is a common hereditary condition, existence of a second genetic disorder in NF1 patients is not unexpected.
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