What is the disease? Traditionally, Recklinghausen's disease is a genetic disease In Japan, the number of patients is estimated to be 30 to 40 per 100,000 population, making it one of the more common single genetic diseases. Immediately after birth, the baby will only have a few brownish flat spots (cafe au lait spots). If there are six or more, this disease may be suspected. From childhood to around puberty, soft spots of various sizes ranging from a few millimeters to several tens of centimeters appear on various parts of the body, although the degree of appearance may vary. The changes in the internal organs are varied, Testing and diagnosisIf you notice many brownish flat birthmarks after birth, carefully monitor the progress. Subcutaneous tumors will gradually appear, making diagnosis easy. Inspections for internal organ lesions are often performed using imaging diagnostics (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, etc.). Treatment methodsSince it is basically a genetic disease, the treatment is symptomatic. There are some reports that the growth of neurofibromas can be suppressed by continuing to take anti-allergy drugs, but this is not yet common. Skin lesions are mainly For lesions of the internal organs, treatment needs to be tailored according to the individual changes and symptoms. What to do if you notice an illnessIf you are born with several or more brown spots, please consult a specialist as soon as possible. In this case, if there are significant changes in the skin, you will likely visit a dermatologist or plastic surgeon, and if there is significant neurological damage, a neurosurgeon or neurologist. Regardless of which department you visit, you will be monitored over the long term and any changes in your condition will be treated appropriately. Genetic counseling may also be necessary, so please consult with your doctor first. Hiroshi Yasuda "> Figure 72 Recklinghausen's disease Recklinghausen's disease |
どんな病気か 従来、 レックリングハウゼン病は遺伝病で 日本での患者数は人口10万人に30~40人とされ、単一の遺伝病としては頻度が高い部類に入ります。 出生直後は茶褐色の平らな斑(カフェオレ斑)が複数個以上みられるだけです。とくに6個以上あると、この疾患の可能性が考えられます。児童期~思春期前後から、程度の差はあれ、体のさまざまな部位に数㎜~数十㎝にわたる大小さまざまな軟らかな 内臓の変化はさまざまで、 検査と診断生後に気づいた茶褐色の平らなあざが多い場合は、注意深く経過をみます。次第に皮下腫瘤が現れてくるので診断は容易です。内臓病変などの検査は画像診断(X線、CT、MRIなど)によることが多くなります。 治療の方法基本的に遺伝的疾患なので、対症療法になります。神経線維腫の増加が抗アレルギー薬の内服を続けると抑制されるという報告もありますが、まだ一般的ではありません。 皮膚の病変は主に 内臓の病変に対してはそれぞれの変化、症状に応じて対処が必要になります。 病気に気づいたらどうする生まれつきの茶褐色斑が数個以上ある場合は、早めに専門医に相談してください。この場合、皮膚の変化が強いと皮膚科や形成外科を、神経病変が強いと脳神経外科や神経内科を受診するケースが多いと思います。いずれの科を受診しても、長い経過をみながら各病状の変化に対し適宜対応することになります。また遺伝相談が必要な場合もあり、まずは担当医と相談してください。 安田 浩 "> 図72 レックリングハウゼン病 レックリングハウゼン病
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