Familial left cervical neurofibromatosis 1 with scoliosis: A case report

Figure 1 Physical examination. A: The left maxillofacial and neck skin is flabby, folded, and drooping. Skin pigmentation can also be seen; B: Pigmentation spots of varying sizes can be seen on the back (orange arrows).

Figure 2 Imaging examination. A: Digital radiography shows bone changes in the neck, upper chest wall, and surrounding the left shoulder. Scoliosis is also visible; B: Computed tomography (axial section) show soft-tissue changes in the left maxillofacial area.

Figure 3 Pathology of the neurofibromatosis type 1. Hematoxylin-eosin staining (× 400) shows fusiform cells with a wavy nucleus and focal pigmentation. The cells appear fasciculate and with a braided arrangement (white arrows).