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Neurocutaneous Syndromes

The neurocutaneous syndromes or phakomatoses are a group of related diseases that affect tissues of ectodermal origin, primarily the skin and nervous system. The most common phakomatoses to present in childhood are Neurofibromatosis, Tuberous Sclerosis, and Sturge-Weber syndrome.

   


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