Buphthalmos and progressive elephantiasis in neurofibromatosis: A report of three cases

Abstract

Two cases of buphthalmos and regional giantism in peripheral neurofibromatosis (Von Recklinghausen disease) are described. The ocular hypertension was detected at birth and thereafter the facial hemihypertrophy, café-au-lait spots and neurofibromas. One case presented a progressive facial elephantiasis without buphthalmos. The evolution in neurofibromatous elephantiasis of these three cases is discussed.

Key Words:

• neurofibromatosis
• buphthalmos
• elephantiasis