Provided a patient presented with the above signs, what is likely wrong with this patient? How can the condition be managed or treated?
Neurofibromatosis type 1, also known as von Recklinghausen disease. The hallmarks of NF1 are the multiple café-au-lait macules and neurofibromas. The typical order of appearance of clinical manifestations is café-au-lait macules, axillary and/or inguinal freckling, Lisch nodules (iris hamartomas), and neurofibromas.
Von Recklinghausen's Disease. No specific Treatment. Excision of Symptomatic Neurofibromas. That is, Those which are large, Or with Hemorrhage or causing Pressure symptoms.
You're right that no complete treatment. However, it can be managed by treating some of its symptoms, this may include surgeries such laminectomy and spinal fusion, radiation therapy and even chemotherapy..