81. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Neurofibromatosis In Ch. 88, Tumors Of Th About half of the people with neurofibromatosis inherit it. No known treatment can stop the progression of neurofibromatosis or cure it. http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch088/ch088d.html

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82. Neurofibromatosis Online health news and information for consumers. http://www.health-news-and-information.com/4cfvhs/libv/i63.shtml

1638 Owen Dr. Fayetteville, NC 28304 (910) 609-4000 Heart Cancer Women Men ... All Health Topics A-Z Neurofibromatosis Neurofibromatosis is a complicated genetic disease that can affect both men and women in all races and ethnic groups. The neurofibromatoses are a set of genetic disorders that cause tumors to grow on and along various types of nerves. The tumors can grow anywhere on or in the body. The disease can also affect non-nervous tissues like bones and skin and lead to developmental abnormalities such as learning disorders, according to the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation (NNFF). Scientists have classified Neurofibromatosis (NF) into two distinct types: Both forms are genetic disorders that may be inherited from a parent, but according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), 30 to 50 percent of the cases are the result of a gene mutation in an individual rather than being inherited. Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) This is the more common type of the neurofibromatoses, occurring in 1 in 4,000 births. It is sometimes called Von Recklinghausen NF or Peripheral NF. In most cases, symptoms of NF1 are mild, and patients live normal and productive lives. In some cases, however, NF1 can be severely debilitating. It is mainly characterized by multiple light brown spots (called café-au-lait spots) and neurofibromas (nerve tumors) on or under the skin. It can also cause bone defects and curvature of the spine (scoliosis). (Read about "

83. Your Child | Neurofibromatosis There are two distinct forms of neurofibromatosis NF1 and NF2. What is neurofibromatosis1? neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is the most common type of http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/neurofib.htm

YOUR CHILD HOME Your Child Topics UMHS HOME Neurofibromatosis What is Neurofibromatosis? Neurofibromatosis (NF) , also known as von Recklinghausen disease , is a common autosomal dominant disorder that can affect many organs in the body, especially the skin and the nervous system .  Some of the features may be present at birth, but others do not appear for many years.  There are two distinct forms of Neurofibromatosis:  and What is Neurofibromatosis-1? Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is the most common type of Neurofibromatosis, and it is seen in 1/4000 people.  It is characterized by multiple birthmarks as well as tumors in the nervous system and brain.  It is often inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion, however, in 50% of cases there is no family history and it is a result of a gene mutation , a new change not seen in other family members. What is Neurofibromatosis-2?

84. AllRefer Health - Neurofibromatosis 2 (Bilateral Acoustic Neurofibromatosis (BAN neurofibromatosis 2 (Bilateral Acoustic neurofibromatosis (BAN), Central Bilateral Acoustic NF, NF2) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, http://health.allrefer.com/health/neurofibromatosis-2-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Web health.allrefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Health Neurofibromatosis 2 Neurofibromatosis 2 Definition Treatment Support Groups Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Bilateral Acoustic Neurofibromatosis (BAN), Central Bilateral Acoustic NF, NF2 Definition Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on the nerves of the central nervous system, in the brain, and on the spine. See also neurofibromatosis 1 Central Nervous System NF2 is inherited, and the main risk factor is having a family history of NF2. Inheritance is autosomal dominant . If a parent has NF2, the chances of a child having it are 50-50.

85. Healthfinder® - Neurofibromatosis Carefully selected government and nonprofit health information on neurofibromatosis. http://www.healthfinder.gov/Scripts/SearchContext.asp?topic=577

86. University Of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital: Neurofibromatosis This information is for families who have recently been told that one member may have neurofibromatosis (NF). http://www.uchicagokidshospital.org/specialties/neurology/patient-guides/neurofi

@import "/css/style.css"; Home Contact Us Pediatric Specialties Neurology ... Patient Guides Neurofibromatosis This information is for families who have recently been told that one member may have neurofibromatosis (NF). When you were first told about NF, you may only have heard the word neurofibromatosis and nothing else. As some of the initial shock wears off, you will want to know more about this disorder or group of disorders, because NF really is more than a single disorder. This information will explain what NF is, what causes NF, what your family will need to do about it, and who can help you. The University of Chicago Hospital Ambulatory Program for Neurofibromatosis is the largest NF program in the country and is a comprehensive clinic for children and adults. More Information Understanding NF How Do I Know if My Child Has NF? NF-1 NF-2 ... Neurology FAQ Neurofibromatosis EEG Seizure Glossary Contact the program Find a physician ... The Children's Tumor Foundation: Ending Neurofibromatosis Through Research Pediatric Neurology 5721 S. Maryland Avenue, MC3055

87. Neurofibromatosis neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Type 2 A Comprehensive Overview neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder that is inherited in an autosomal dominant http://www.smsu.edu/nursing/geneticsinnursing/neurofibromatosis.htm

Missouri State University Neurofibromatosis College of Health and Human Services Department of Nursing Neurofibromatosis Genetics in Nursing and Health Care For a printer friendly version please click on the link below. Genetics in Nursing and Health Care RUNNING HEAD: NEUROFIBROMATOSIS TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Type 2: A Comprehensive Overview Crystal Webb BSN, RN Missouri State University The incidence for NF type 2 (NF2) is rare, and estimated at 1:35,000-40,000 births (Evans, 1999). The incidence rate for NF2 is estimated because the disease is rare and can often go undiagnosed. Because the incidence of the other six types is more rare than NF2, only NF1 and NF2 will be discussed in this paper. Neurofibromatosis Type 1 is a distinct disease that is diagnosed by symptoms. The classic symptoms being more than 6 café-au-lait spots, inguinal/axillary freckling, and neurofibromas (Gutmann, et al., 1997). There are several clinical manifestations for people with NF1. Many have optic gliomas, learning disabilities, plexiform neuromas, growth or hormone disorders, hypertension, and glaucoma. The symptoms of the disease may vary from mild to severe. The progression of the disease will vary from slow to rapid. Some people will have no progression, where as others will have extensive involvement early in the clinical picture. Treatment is based on symptoms. It is recommended that people with NF1 be referred to a geneticist and other physicians who has experience with the disease for an initial evaluation. The primary care provider can then direct follow up.

88. Neurofibromatosis (NF) Clinical Program : St. Louis Children's Hospital The neurofibromatosis Comprehensive Care Team provides detailed patient assessments and works with referring physicians, allied health professionals and http://www.stlouischildrens.org/default.aspx?tabid=89&acn=view&aid=3477

89. NF1 However, persons with neurofibromatosis have a longterm risk for development of malignant neoplasms neurofibrosarcomas, malignant schwannomas, gliomas. http://medgen.genetics.utah.edu/photographs/pages/nf1.htm

neurofibromatosis Type 1 view 456 KB version view 6 KB version A young adult with multiple dermal neurofibromas of the trunk. Note also a cafe-au-lait spot in the right upper abdomen. This picture shows a body with several neurofibromas. Seen here are multiple nodules on the skin surface of the forearm and hand of a patient with neurofibromatosis. The yellow-orange staining of the skin is betadine solution applied in surgery, as this is an amputation specimen. A neurofibrosarcoma was present in the deep soft tissue of the wrist. Microscopically, the skin overlying a neurofibroma may show some hyperpigmentation, but the actual lesion is in the dermis. The neurofibroma consists of bundles of wavy spindle cells with a lot of intervening pink collagen. At higher magnification, the neurofibroma is seen to have elongated wavy cells with small dark oblong nuclei. This lesion is benign. However, persons with neurofibromatosis have a long-term risk for development of malignant neoplasms: neurofibrosarcomas, malignant schwannomas, gliomas. Close-up of a cutaneous neurofibroma surrounding by freckles in an individual with neurofibromatosis type 1.

90. PN Tumors neurofibromatosis 1; neurofibromatosis 2 Especially vestibular Schwannomas Neural crest tumors without neurofibromatosis May have acquired somatic http://www.neuro.wustl.edu/neuromuscular/nanatomy/pntumor.htm

Front Search Index Links ... Patient Info PERIPHERAL NERVE TUMORS Large nerves Lymphoma Neurofibroma Neurofibromatosis-1 ... Tumor-like disorders TUMOR-LIKE DISORDERS Morton's (Plantar neuroma) Symptoms Numbness of 2 adjacent toes Pathology: Fibrosis of plantar digital nerve Amputation neuroma Symptoms: Tender to pressure Pathology: Disorganized growth of small fascicles of peripheral nerve from proximal stump Nerve sheath ganglion (Cyst) Anatomy: Most common in peroneal nerve Pathology: Mucin filled cyst in perineurium Neuromuscular hammartoma (Benign Triton tumor) Pathology: Mosaic tumor with striated muscle mixed within nerve fascicles Mucosal neuroma Nodular thickening of lips, tongue, eyelids Associated with Multiple endocrine neoplasia, Type 2b Palisaded encapsulated neuroma Anatomy Face Solitary Dome-shaped Onset: Middle age Benign Neurothekoma Anatomy Face; Neck; Shoulder Dome-shaped Onset: Young females Benign Pathology subtypes Myxomatous: Schwann cell origin Cellular Ganglion cyst Origin: Joint or tendon sheaths Anatomy May produce extraneural compression Rarely intraneural Benign Treatment Removal of cyst from nerve and joint capsule May recur Lipoma Anatomy Locations: Median nerve May infiltrate adjacent nerves Benign MRI: May be diagnostic Treatment: Dependent on whether the lipoma is intrinsic or extrinsic to nerve Intrinsic: Biopsy or Release entrapment; Avoid nerve damage

91. Multiple Neurofibromatosis Multiple neurofibromatosis (Von Recklinghausen´s Disease) multiple neurofibromatosis. neurofibroma. Etiology. genetic. Tissue of Origin. nerve tissue http://www.dental.mu.edu/oralpath/lesions/neurofibromatosis/neurofibromatosis.ht

Multiple Neurofibromatosis Autosomal dominant hereditary condition consisting of multiple neurofibromas of the skin and mucosa and associated of the skin with the potential for producing disfigurement and malignant transformation. Clinical Features: adults no sex predilection slow-growing, soft, painless lesions size varies multiple neurofibromas in the oral cavity and on the skin of the skin Radiographic Features: well-demarcated unilocular or multilocular radiolucency. possible root disturbance possible jaw enlargement Differential Diagnosis: multiple neurofibromatosis neurofibroma Etiology: genetic Tissue of Origin: nerve tissue Histologic Features: haphazardly scattered spindle shaped Schwann cells mast cells are present variants: myxoid neurofibromas plexiform neurofibromas nerve sheath myxomas Main Pathologic Process: benign neoplasia Treatment: surgical excision but may be impractical due to the number of lesions best left untreated because multiple recurrences may be associated with malignant transformation to neurogenic sarcoma Prognosis: may recur Webmaster © 2001 - Marquette University School of Dentistry - P.O. Box 1881 - Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881

92. ► Neurofibromatosis-2 A medical encycopedia article on the topic neurofibromatosis-2. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000795.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury ... Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Neurofibromatosis-2 Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: A neurocutaneous (involving the nervous system and skin) disorder similar to neurofibromatosis-1 ) but associated with the presence of acoustic neuromas. Alternative Names: Von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis; Type 2 neurofibromatosis; NF2 Central nervous system Review Date: 10/5/2001 Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.

93. Principles Of Pediatric Dermatology - Chapter 32 : GENODERMATOSES Elephantiasis neurofibromatosa is a similar diffuse neurofibromatosis of nerve trunks Other malignant diseases associated with neurofibromatosis include http://www.drmhijazy.com/english/chapters/chapter32.htm

CHAPTER 32 GENODERMATOSES Contents Search This chapter summarizes some of the genetic syndromes associated with cutaneous manifestations. Some of these syndromes are rare and usually appear early in life .These syndromes are included in this text on belief that one time or one-day some of these syndromes may be faced during medical practice. It would be hard for the physician at that time to be confused in front of his patient having nothing to do or to tell. General considerations Genodermatoses is referred to a group of diseases which are due to genetically determined disorders. A congenital abnormality which is present at or before birth, is not necessarily genetically determined. A congenital defect : may be as a result of an infection from the mother or an abnormality in the development, which is not genetically related. Not all inherited disorders are congenital ; they may not become apparent until late childhood or even old age.

94. Neurofibromatosis Support Group Of Solano County January 2004. Our two year old son, Carter, was diagnosed with a spontaneous mutation of neurofibromatosis (NF) when he was two months old. http://www.nfnocal.org/

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96. Café-au-lait Spots And Neurofibromatosis - DrGreene.com When should a parent worry that cafeau-lait spots are a sign of neurofibromatosis? Pediatrician Alan Greene, MD, discusses the symptoms of http://www.drgreene.com/21_80.html

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98. Neurofibromatosis neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder that affects about one in 3000 individuals. The expression of the gene is variable, http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/N/neurofibromatosis.html

Help for sleepless parents Encyclopedia Index N neurofibromatosis Search neurofibromatosis Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder that affects about one in 3,000 individuals. The expression of the gene is variable, meaning that carriers of the disease may be more or less severely affected. Also, there is a high rate of mutation , which means that many new cases arise spontaneously in the embryo and are not inherited from the parents. The hallmark of the disease is the formation of neurofibromas, tumors which arise from any of the nerve types of the body. These tumors can occur anywhere in the body, including within any of the bones. It may be associated with varying degrees of mental retardation, which is related to the underlying disease and not the tumors. The tumors are almost all benign, but may degenerate into malignancies later in life. This disease has an extraordinary variability in its manifestation. A variety of different types of tumors can arise in the skin, nervous system, or in the bones, with a multitude of possible complications. The ususal course of the disease is the appearance in infancy of multiple cafe-au-lait spots. Characteristic skin manifestations appear during childhood or around puberty. These are cafe-au-lait spots or pigmented nevi (common moles). Eventually the adult individual may exhibit the characteristic multiple pendulous masses of skin and fibrous tissue most people associate with the disease.

99. DermIS / Main Menu / DOIA / Alphabetically / Diagnosenames Containing 'neurofibr alphabetically / diagnosenames containing neurofibromatosis neurofibromatosis, 21. neurofibromatosis Generalisata (von Recklinghausen), 21 http://www.dermis.net/doia/abrowser.asp?zugr=d&lang=e&beginswith=neurofibromatos

100. NEUROFIBROMATOSIS Aneurofibromatosis type 1. B-neurofibromatosis type 2. C-neurofibromatosis type 3. D-Tuberous sclerosis. E-von Hippel-Lindau Disease http://www.mcl.tulane.edu/classware/pathology/medical_pathology/neuropathology/n

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