Crowe sign
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Crowe sign
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The Crowe sign or Crowe's sign is the presence of axillary (armpit) freckling in people with neurofibromatosis type I. These freckles occur in up to 30% of people with the disease and their presence is one of six diagnostic criteria for neurofibromatosis. Freckles can also be present in the intertriginous area in neurofibromatosis, such as the inguinal fold, submammary areas, and nape of the neck. This medical sign is named after Frank W. Crowe, an American physician who practiced dermatology in
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2023-04-06T15:28:42Z
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