Table 1.
Demographics and associated diagnoses of pediatric neurofibromatosis type 1 study population (n=80)
| Parameter | Our findings (n) |
|---|---|
| Gender | 40% female (32) 60% male (48) |
| Age | 12.2 ± 0.4 years |
| Family history of NF1 | 49% (39) |
| Learning Disabilities | 53% (42) |
| ADHD | 29% (23) |
| Plexiform neurofibroma | 36% (29) |
| Optic pathway glioma* | 34% (26) |
| Other glioma* | 10% (8) |
| FASI* | 79% (61) |
| Bony deformities | 19% (15) |
| Scoliosis/kyphosis | 16% (13) |
| Hypertension | 6% (5) |
Abbreviations: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; FASI, focal areas of abnormal signal intensity; NF1, neurofibromatosis type 1.
*
N=77 for these variables.