von Recklinghausen Neurofibromatosis-Pachydermatocele Causing Lower Limb Gigantism

A Case Report

Rekha, Arcot
Gopalan, T. R.

Institution Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Deemed University, Porur, Chennai, India, [email protected]
Institution Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Deemed University, Porur, Chennai, India

International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds 5(1):p 61-63, March 2006. | DOI: 10.1177/1534734606286469

Gigantism of the lower limb can occur because of plexiform neurofibromas. This condition is seen with café au lait patches and multiple neurofibromatosis in this case of von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis. We report our patient and review literature of this uncommon condition.