Neurofibromatosis type 1 (FASI)

Case contributed by Ali Hekmatnia
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Cafe au lait spots

Patient Data

Age: 6 years
Gender: Male

There are multiple focal areas of signal intensity (FASI), in the right basal gangelia and brainstem and cerebellum.

Case Discussion

FASI areas as the most common neuroimaging feature in NF-1, are present in 60-80% of pediatric patients with NF-1.

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