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Session Information
FOC U010
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Numerous and Large Cafe Au Lait Macules: Evaluation and Management of NF1 and Related Disorders
Subject:
Date:
Friday, March 01
CME Credits:
1.50
Location:
Room D233/234
Time:
7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Director:
Amy J. Theos, MD, FAAD - Handout
Learning Objectives:
Following this course, the attendee should be able to:
- Develop a differential diagnosis for multiple or large cafe au lait macules.
- Describe the clinical features of the various genetic syndromes associated with cafe au lait macules.
- Formulate an appropriate evaluation of patients with multiple or large cafe au lait macules.
Description:
Multiple or large cafe au lait macules should raise suspicion for an underlying genetic syndrome, the most common of which is neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). This session will provide an update on NF1 and review the other disorders that should be considered. The focus of this session will be on formulating a differential diagnosis and an appropriate workup, including the use of genetic testing, for patients presenting with multiple or large cafe au lait macules.