A cross-sectional study of gender differences in quality of life domains in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1.
G Hamoy-JimenezH A ElahmarM MendozaR H KimV BrilCarolina Barnett-TapiaPublished in: Orphanet journal of rare diseases (2022)
Women with NF1 reported worse NF1-related quality of life than men, with worse perceived physical appearance, anxiety, and mental health. Perceived physical appearance does not always correlate to disease visibility; therefore, healthcare providers should inquire about body image, physical appearance concerns, and mental health, especially among women with NF1.