Ms. J., gravida 2 and 16 GW, comes in for her prenatal appointment. Her 2-year-old daughter is with her and is wearing a sleeveless top. While interacting with her daughter, you note axillary freckling and several café-au-lait spots (>2 cm)
In reviewing her chart, you would assess for documentation of the genetic disease of: 1. Tay-Sachs disease.
2. galactosemia.
3. neurofibromatosis.
4. phenylketonuria.
3
1, 2, 4. Incorrect. These disorders are not associated with café-au-lait spots.
3. Correct. Clinical manifestations of NF may include axillary freckling and café-au-lait spots.
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