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Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) S-Shaped Ptosis

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) S-Shaped Ptosis

Category(ies): Oculoplastics
Contributor: Andrew Doan, MD, PhD

external face image showing Neurofibroma (NF) in the lid causing a s-shaped ptosis.
Neurofibroma (NF) in the lid causing a s-shaped ptosis.
Cafe-Au-Lait spot
Cafe-Au-Lait spot
CT scan shows absence of spenoid wing
CT scan shows absence of spenoid wing (arrowhead) which is commonly seen in NF-1