[Neurofibromatosis von Recklinghausen type 1 (NF1) - clinical picture and molecular-genetics diagnostic].

Neurofibromatosis von Recklinghausen type 1 (NF1) is a multisystem, autosomal dominant hereditary neurocutaneous disease characterized by skin, central and peripheral nervous system , eyes , bone, endocrine, gastrointestinal and blood vessel wall involvement. It has an estimated frequency of 1 in 3000. Neurofibromatosis type 1 is caused by mutations in the large NF1 gene located on chromosome 17q11.

Mid-aortic syndrome with renovascular hypertension and multisystem involvement in a girl with familiar neurofibromatosis von Recklinghausen type 1.

Objectives: Neurofibromatosis von Recklinghausen type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous disorder affecting one in 3 000-4 000 individuals. Mid-aortic syndrome (MAS) is a rare condition characterized by segmental narrowing of abdominal aorta and stenosis of its major branches - mainly renal arteries, including manifestation of renovascular hypertension. MAS can be caused by different diseases, including NF1.