Mortality Associated with Neurofibromatosis 1: A Cohort Study of 1895 Patients in 1980-2006 in France

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1), a common autosomal dominant disorder, was shown in one study to be associated with a 15-year decrease in life expectancy. However, data on mortality in NF1 are limited. Our aim was to evaluate mortality in...

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Main Authors: Hadj-Rabia Smaïl, Ferkal Salah, Vialette Cédric, Valeyrie-Allanore Laurence, Sbidian Emilie, Duong Tu, Glorion Christophe, Lyonnet Stanislas, Zerah Michel, Kemlin Isabelle, Rodriguez Diana, Bastuji-Garin Sylvie, Wolkenstein Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Online Access:http://www.ojrd.com/content/6/1/18