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MeSH Supplementary: Neurofibromatosis type 5
Unique ID: C537390
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C537390
Entry Term(s): Neurofibromatosis type V; Segmental neurofibromatosis
Registry Numbers: 0
Heading Mapped to: *Neurofibromatoses
Frequency: 35
Note: Rare type of neurofibromatosis characterized by benign tumors that occur on or just under the skin. Affected individuals may also have CAFE-AU-LAIT SPOTS and other features similar to those of NEUROFIBROMATOSIS I. The affected area can vary in size from a narrow strip to nearly half the body and may occur on either or both sides of the body.
Date of Entry: 2010/08/25
Revision Date: 2016/09/29

Neurofibromatosis type 5 MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2025