The association of body image with quality of life, psychological assistance and social support in neurofibromatosis type 1 patients: a cross-sectional study

The association of body image with quality of life, psychological assistance and social support in neurofibromatosis type 1 patients: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a genetic disease with an autosomal dominant pattern. One of its clinical features is the presence of disfiguring neurofibromas. Most adults with Neurofibromatosis type 1 have visible neurofibromas depending on the severity of their skin related clinic...

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Main Authors: Daniel Muñoz, Mercè Jodar, Laia Valls, Albert Fornieles-Deu, Elisabeth Castellanos, Ignacio Blanco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
Rare disease
Body image
Quality of life
Skin severity
Psychological assistance
Social support
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-025-03729-w
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