1) To identify the key distinguishing radiologic features of each of the most common phakomatoses: neurofibromatosis types I and II, tuberous sclerosis, and Sturge-Weber syndrome. 2) To provide guidance on the appropriate use of surveillance imaging in affected individuals.
The phakomatoses are a group of hereditary neuroectodermal diseases, each characterized by its unique cutaneous a well as radiologic manifestations. The most common phakomatoses are neurofibromatosis (types I and II,) tuberous sclerosis, and Sturge-Weber syndrome, whose respective characteristic neuroradiological finding is the neurogenic tumor, the tuber and angiomatosis. The talk should enable the participant to distinguish the addressed phakomatoses based on radiologic characteristics, to describe the presentation, diagnosis and prognosis of each, and to provide guidance on the appropriate use of surveillance imaging in affected individuals.
Vajtai, P,
Neurocutaneous Syndromes. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
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