What is an “NF Doctor”?
There is no specific definition of an “NF Doctor”. We prefer doctors who see many patients with NF and are…
There is no specific definition of an “NF Doctor”. We prefer doctors who see many patients with NF and are…
Neurofibromatosis type 1 occurs in 1 in 3,000 to 4,000 people worldwide.
Neurofibromatosis 1 NF1 Peripheral Neurofibromatosis Recklinghausen Disease, Nerve von Recklinghausen Disease References (14 links)
There is no cure or treatment for NF1. Some tumors may be removed, but others, such as plexiforms may be…
Most of the time, NF1 is diagnosed by its physical symptoms (tumors or café- au-lait spots), or by a family…
Approximately half (50%) of all people with neurofibromatosis type 1 inherit the disorder. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant…
Scientists are still trying to discover why the symptoms vary so much, even among people from the same family. One…
NF type 1 is caused by a mutation in a gene on chromosome 17. This gene provides the instructions for…
The symptoms and complications of neurofibromatosis type 1 vary widely from patient to patient. However, beginning in early childhood, most…
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a condition characterized by the growth of tumors along nerves in the skin, brain, and…
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