@article{12057, keywords = {Adult, Diagnosis, Differential, Humans, leprosy, Male, Neurofibromatosis 1, Peripheral nerves, Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms, Skin Neoplasms}, author = {Naik R P and Srinivas C R and Rao R V}, title = {Thickening of peripheral nerves in neurofibromatosis.}, abstract = {

A rare case of multiple neurofibromatosis (von Recklinghausen's Disease) with bilateral, uniform and gross enlargement of peripheral nerves simulating nerve thickening in leprosy is reported. The case also showed characteristic palmar melanotic macules.

}, year = {1985}, journal = {Indian journal of leprosy}, volume = {57}, pages = {876-8}, month = {1985 Oct-Dec}, issn = {0254-9395}, language = {eng}, }