Examining Demographic and Clinical Traits in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Patients: Insights into Vitamin D Levels and Connections with Nevus Anemicus and Neurofibromas
INDIAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, cilt.70, sa.1, ss.11-17, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 70 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_141_24
- Dergi Adı: INDIAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.11-17
- Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Aim: This article aims to examine the demographic and clinical traits of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) patients, particularly focusing on the potential links between vitamin D levels, BMI, and dermatological features. Methods: A retrospective review of medical records involving 128 patients diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) over a 3-year-period was conducted. The analysis emphasized investigating the demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients while evaluating key parameters. Result: Nevus anemicus was present in 32.8% of NF1 patients, and a significant association was found between nevus anemicus and low vitamin D levels (P = 0.001). We also observed a notable correlation between low vitamin D levels and an increased likelihood of neurofibromas (P < 0.001). Additionally, there appears to be an inverse relationship between serum vitamin D levels and the number of neurofibromas. Conclusion: Our study suggests a correlation between lower vitamin D levels and key dermatological characteristics in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) individuals. Specifically, we observed associations with nevus anemicus prevalence and increased neurofibromas. This observation enriches NF1's understanding, offering practical implications for patient management by emphasizing the importance of monitoring and addressing vitamin D levels.