• 1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China;
  • 2. Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Center and Laboratory for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Research, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China;
LI Qingfeng, Email: dr.liqingfeng@shsmu.edu.cn
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Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant genetic disease caused by the mutations in the NF1 gene, with an incidence of approximately 1/3 000. Affecting multiple organs and systems throughout the body, NF1 caused a wide variety of clinical symptoms. A comprehensive multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment model is needed to meet the diverse needs of NF1 patients and improve their quality of life. In recent years, the emergence of targeted therapies has further benefited NF1 patients, and the number of clinical consultations has increased dramatically. However, due to the rarity of the disease itself and insufficient attention previously, the standardized, systematic, and precise diagnosis and treatment model of NF1 still needs to be further improved. In this paper, we reviewed the current status of comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of NF1 in China, combine with our long-term experiences in diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Meanwhile, we propose future directions and several suggestions for the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment model for Chinese NF1 patients.

Citation: LI Qingfeng, WANG Zhichao, WEI Chengjiang. Several suggestions for improving diagnosis and management of patients with neurofibromatosis type 1. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2024, 38(10): 1157-1160. doi: 10.7507/1002-1892.202406062 Copy

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