Focal and Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and von Recklinghausens Neurofibromatosis: Coincidental or Associated?

A 58-year-old man with known von Recklinghausen s neurofibromatosis (NF) and hypertension was admitted in our depart­ment because of deteriorating renal func­tion. He did not smoke, drink, or use drugs and his last serum creatinine level done three years prior was normal.