Publications by authors named "Jumanah N Alkhater"
Article Synopsis
- This study aimed to analyze the epidemiology and clinical features of Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) using the latest diagnostic criteria to also understand its complications related to neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Conducted in Saudi Arabia, the research evaluated 184 NF-1 patients diagnosed from 2015 to 2021, mainly focusing on common symptoms like Café-au-lait macules, neurofibromas, and associated tumors.
- The findings highlight various complications, including cognitive and communication disorders, indicating the need for a comprehensive treatment approach for NF-1 patients.
Our case report describes the presence of a leiomyoma in the left-hand thumb of a 69-year-old woman, an extremely uncommon location for such a tumor. Leiomyomas are typically benign tumors that arise from smooth muscle, but their occurrence in the hand is unusual. While leiomyomas are more commonly found in the uterus, they may occasionally develop in the extremities, though this is more frequently observed in the lower limbs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContext: Headaches can negatively impact children's quality of life. Nevertheless, data on the parental awareness of childhood headache is very limited.
Aim: The objective was to estimate the prevalence of childhood headaches and parental awareness of headaches among their elementary school children.