Neurofibromatozis and attention deficit [Nörofibromatozis ve dikkat eksikli?i]

Abstract

Neurofibromatosis type VI, a disease characterized by the presence of café-au-lait spots without the presence of neurofibromas typically present in neurofibromatosis, as well as cognitive function and speech problems, often shows neurological involvement. We describe a case of a 14-year-old child who has speech problems and isolated cafè-au-lait macules. We performed an IQ test on him and he scored 70 points. His problems started when he was approximately 5 years old (school age). He was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder syndrome without hyperactivity after neuropsychiatric investigation. We reported this case to improve recognition of NF VI in children who have cognitive function problems. © 2010 Düzce Medical Journal