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Atypical instances exhibiting partial or isolated characteristics, such as numerous cutaneous neurofibromas (cNFs) absent other classical manifestations, provide a diagnostic difficulty and may be little acknowledged in clinical environments. We describe a 47-year-old male with several soft, non-tender, pinkish-red papules and nodules dispersed throughout the face, torso, limbs, and back. A solitary caf\u00e9-au-lait macule measuring 3 x 2 cm was seen below the right breast, no axillary or inguinal freckling was observed, Lisch nodules were absent during ophthalmologic examination, and there was no pertinent family history. The histopathological examination of a skin lesion verified the diagnosis of cutaneous neurofibroma. According to the NIH guidelines, the patient did not satisfy the requirements for a conclusive diagnosis of NF1. This instance underscores the clinical intricacy of NF1 spectrum diseases and suggests the potential for mosaic NF1 or a minor phenotypic variation. The existence of several cNFs without systemic involvement undermines the adequacy of existing diagnostic paradigms, particularly in adults who exhibit no early-life signs. The psychosocial challenges linked to widespread cNF distribution highlight the necessity for a comprehensive assessment. Limitations encompass the lack of genetic testing, which would have facilitated the confirmation of the diagnosis and the assessment of probable mosaicism. Isolated cutaneous neurofibromas, devoid of other conventional NF1 characteristics, are an uncommon yet clinically pertinent manifestation. Clinicians must uphold a heightened level of suspicion for aberrant NF1 phenotypes and contemplate further examination, using molecular diagnostics where feasible. Reevaluating diagnostic criteria to include these polymorphisms is essential for prompt identification, effective care, and enhanced patient outcomes.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/dermatopathology12040037","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,10,15]],"date-time":"2025-10-15T11:57:42Z","timestamp":1760529462000},"page":"37","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Cutaneous Neurofibroma in the Absence of Classical NF1 Features: A Case Report and Literature Review"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"12","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0008-9113-8529","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Christine","family":"Sutrisno","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Dr. Mohamad Soewandhie General Hospital, Surabaya 60142, Indonesia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0005-9477-449X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Desy","family":"Pramita","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Dr. Mohamad Soewandhie General Hospital, Surabaya 60142, Indonesia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0007-8500-4957","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Ita","family":"Dewi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Dr. Mohamad Soewandhie General Hospital, Surabaya 60142, Indonesia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,10,15]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"1","DOI":"10.1016\/j.jaad.2008.12.051","article-title":"Neurofibromatosis type 1","volume":"61","author":"Boyd","year":"2009","journal-title":"J. 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