Perucca L, Morello F, Robecchi Majnardi A. Coexistence of neurofibromatosis type I, multiple sclerosis, and ischemic stroke: A case report and literature review.
SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2024;
12:2050313X241233191. [PMID:
38419798 PMCID:
PMC10901064 DOI:
10.1177/2050313x241233191]
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Abstract
Neurofibromatosis type I and multiple sclerosis, when considered separately, are associated with a higher risk of cerebrovascular accident. The coexistence of neurofibromatosis type I and multiple sclerosis may lead to a further increase in cerebrovascular risk; however, this has not been reported in the literature. We report the case of a 37-year-old woman affected by both neurofibromatosis type I and multiple sclerosis: she was referred to our rehabilitation department because of a recent event of ischemic stroke. Moreover, we provide a comprehensive and updated review of all published cases reporting the coexistence of neurofibromatosis type I and multiple sclerosis to gather information regarding their association with cerebrovascular accidents.
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