What Is Neurofibromatosis? Check Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), also referred to as von Recklinghausen disease, is a rare genetic disorder primarily impacting the nervous system. Among the six identified types of NF, NF1 and NF2 are the most common. In the United States, approximately 1 in 3,500 individuals have NF1, while 1 in 2,500 people have NF2.
Oct 19, 2023, 17:13 PM ISTBrain tumors may occur in children with the common genetic syndrome
According to the researchers, this disorder is characterised by birthmarks on the skin and benign nerve tumors that develop in or on the tumors.
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