Frey syndrome in neurofibromatosis 1. (15th March 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ibrahim, Laila Farah; Brenner, Clare; McMenamin, Joe; Webb, David
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2011
• Publication Date: 2011-03-15
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr.09.2009.2286
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : A healthy 18-month-old girl presented with a history of intermittent hemifacial flushing when eating. Her symptom seemed to be exclusively triggered by chewing. Examination revealed cutaneous features of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and mild facial asymmetry. Imaging confirmed cerebral vacuolisation changes seen in NF1 and a left facial plexiform neurofibroma involving the parotid gland. This is the first reported case of Frey syndrome complicating NF1.