Effect of age and neurofibromatosis type 1 status on white matter integrity in the optic radiations.
Peter M K de BlankJeffrey I BermanMarisa PrelackJohn R SolleeAdam LaneAmy T WaldmanMichael J FisherPublished in: Neuro-oncology advances (2020)
Children with NF1 demonstrate increased diffusion throughout the brain compared to children without NF1 suggesting a potentially altered developmental trajectory of optic radiation microstructure. Defining normal values for white matter integrity in children with NF1 may help target early intervention efforts in this vulnerable group.