Neurofibromatosis Type 1 in Ecuador: genotype-phenotype correlations from a case series
This case series expands the mutational and phenotypic spectrum of NF1 in a pediatric Ecuadorian cohort. Findings underscore the diagnostic value of early pigmentary signs and highlight less commonly reported manifestations such as radial bone dysplasia and prepubertal gynecomastia. Integrating molecular diagnostics with early clinical evaluation may enable earlier and more precise diagnosis, guiding personalized management strategies. Further studies should investigate genotype-phenotype correlations and the influence of ancestry on NF1 expression.
Authors
- Santiago Cadena-Ullauri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8463-6046)
- Emily Onofre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5806-1442)
- Patricia Guevara-Ramírez
- Viviana A Ruiz-Pozo
- Rafael Tamayo-Trujillo
- Elius Paz-Cruz
- Ana Karina Zambrano
- Arianne Llamos Paneque
- Christian Rivas Iglesias
- Daniel Simancas-Racines
Institutions
- Universidad UTE (EC)
- Universidad Israel (EC)
- Hospital Vozandes (EC)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medwave
- Published
- 2026-01-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5867/medwave.2026.01.3155
- Primary Topic
- Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00