Cafe Au Lait

Scientists at University of Alabama publish new data on neurofibromatosis type 1.
Biotech Week; 12/16/2009; 1145 words; ...domain containing protein 1 (SPRED1) mutations have recently been described in individuals presenting mainly with cafe au lait macules (CALMs), axillary freckling, and macrocephaly. The extent of the clinical spectrum of this new disorder...

Study examines challenges of diagnosing neurofibromatosis type 1-like syndrome.(Clinical report)
NewsRx Health; 12/6/2009; 1338 words; ...autosomal dominant disorder affecting approximately 1 in 3,000 individuals worldwide, is characterized by multiple cafe au lait macules (CALMs; small areas of discoloration of the skin [light-brown]), skin-fold freckling and tumors of...

Data on vestibular schwannoma discussed by researchers at University Hospital.
Cancer Weekly; 11/17/2009; 702 words; ...report on a female patient with a ring chromosome 22 presenting with severe mental retardation, autistic behaviour, cafe-au-lait macules and facial dysmorphism. Peripheral blood lymphocytes were karyotyped and array CGH was performed on extracted...

Study data from C. Surace and co-authors update knowledge of artificial chromosomes.
Blood Weekly; 11/12/2009; 823 words; ...the MDCR is associated with a mild phenotype, including growth delay (GD), mental retardation (MR), seizures, cafe au lait skin (CALS) spots and minor facial dysmorphisms." "Previous studies have been mainly focused on this locus providing...

Kalorama condo near activities, has garage.(FRIDAY HOME GUIDE)(HOUSE HUNTING)(Column)
The Washington Times (Washington, DC); 11/6/2009; 1056 words; ...Residents can stroll to the corner for a French pastry and a cafe au lait, or walk a little farther to enjoy nearly any type of...U Street corridor's many nightclubs, restaurants, cafes and eclectic shops. Both the Woodley Road and Dupont...