Neurofibromatosis Symptoms
This blog of CNC Health Info is about Neurofibromatosis
NEUROFIBROMATOSIS
DESCRIPTION
Neurofibromatosis are a group of genetic disorders that cause tumors to form on nerve tissue. These tumors can develop anywhere in the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and nerves.
Symptoms –
Flat, light brown spots on the skin
Freckling in the armpits or groin areas
Tiny bumps on the iris of the eyes
Soft, pea-sized bumps on or under the skin
Bone deformities
Tumor on the optic nerve
Learning disabilities
Risk factors –
The biggest risk factor for neurofibromatosis is a family history of the disorder. About half of the people who have NF1 and NF2 inherited the disease from an affected parent. People who have NF1 and NF2 and whose relatives aren’t affected are likely to have a new gene mutation.
NF1 and NF2 are both autosomal dominant disorders, meaning that any child of a parent who is affected by the disorder has a 50% chance of inheriting the genetic mutation.
Diagnosis and test –
Eye exam
Hearing and balancing exam
Imaging test
Genetic test
Treatment –
Monitoring
Medication
Surgery
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