| Literature DB >> 29053048 |
Christopher K H Burris1, Michael A Stier2, Shahriar Salamat2, Shari Thomas3, Simone Lauderdale4, Meisha L Raven5,6, Maria E Rodriguez5,6, Devasis N Reddy5,6, Heather D Potter5,6, Daniel M Albert6,7.
Abstract
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an inherited disorder often associated with optic nerve gliomas, low-grade brain tumors, and readily visible signs. Though these features are frequently emphasized, the psychosocial and emotional morbidities are often overlooked. We present a patient with depressive disorder resulting in suicide in a patient with NF1.Entities:
Keywords: Neurofibromatosis; depression
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29053048 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2017.1383476
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Orbit ISSN: 0167-6830