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Ophthalmological manifestations in VHL and NF 1: pathological and diagnostic implications

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Von Hippel–Lindau disease (VHL) and neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF 1) are hereditary multitumor syndromes that show associated ocular manifestations. Capillary retinal angioma, a benign vascular tumor, is the classical ocular lesion in VHL. It often appears as the first manifestation of the disease and may thus lead to the diagnosis of VHL. Since small angiomas can be treated easily by laser photocoagulation, a regular ocular screening of VHL patients is recommended. Ocular manifestations of NF 1 are more diverse as compared to VHL. Lisch nodules of the iris are an important diagnostic criteria of NF 1 since they can be found in almost every affected patient. Optic glioma can occur both intraorbitally and intracranially. The intraorbital form causes progressive protrusion of the globe and eventually blindness. Extension of the tumor beyond the chiasm worsens the prognosis quoad vitam. The hallmark of NF 1, namely cutaneous neurofibroma can cause visual impairment when affecting the skin of the eyelids. The rare intraorbital pexiform neurofibroma is associated with abnormal development of the orbital bones and infantile glaucoma. It may result in orbital mass effects and therefore may need surgical excision.

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Kreusel, KM. Ophthalmological manifestations in VHL and NF 1: pathological and diagnostic implications. Familial Cancer 4, 43–47 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10689-004-1327-0

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