Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): surveillance
Evidence-based neurology checklist on neurofibromatosis type 1 (nf1): surveillance: Physical examination: 6-monthly from birth Nervous system Visual acuity and fundoscopy: for optic pathway glioma Skin Spine: annually in children for scoliosis Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Emerging investigations
Physical examination: 6-monthly from birth
- Nervous system
- Visual acuity and fundoscopy: for optic pathway glioma
- Skin
- Spine: annually in children for scoliosis
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Emerging investigations
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