1.1. Background: Neurofibromatosis type I (NFI) is a common genodermatosis, with an incidence of 1 new case to 3000-3500 live births. Described in 1882, it occurs from gene mutations of the encoding protein called neurofibrinin. NF1 patients are at increased risk for neoplasms.
Patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are in hypercoagulabe state due to various coagulation abnormalities and at increased risk for thromboembolic events. We report acute upper arm ischemia caused by spontaneous thromboembolism with no identified source in a patient with HIV infection.
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