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Neurocutaneous syndromes (NCS)—historically also known as phakomatoses—are a diverse group of primarily congenital disorders that affect structures derived from both the embryonic neuroectoderm and neural crest, most notably the skin and the central nervous system (CNS)[1][2]. These syndromes often follow an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern and are typically present at birth or become apparent in early childhood. Common features include cutaneous lesions, neurological abnormalities (such as epilepsy), ocular involvement, and a predisposition to benign and malignant tumors[2][3][4]. Embryological Basis and Pathogenesis Embryologically, the skin and nervous system share a common origin in the ectoderm, but many features of neurocutaneous syndromes are better explained by developmental disturbances in the neural crest[1][2]. Neural crest cells migrate to form peripheral nerve structures, melanocytes, vascular smooth muscle, and much of the connective tissue for craniofacial structur