101. Dr. Nath Is A Specialist In Nerve Tumor Surgeon, Neurofibromatosis And Schwannom Dr. Nath is a specialist in neurofibromatosis, neurofibromatosis and schwannoma tumor injury and surgery. Also affiliated with the Texas Medical Center in http://www.drnathnervetumor.com/

2201 W. Holcombe Blvd. Suite 225 Houston , TX 77030 Tel (713) 592-9900 Toll-Free (866) 675-2200 Fax: (713) 592-9921 drnath@drnathmedical.com Figure 1. Picture showing a Schwannoma with nerve fascicles stretched around it. Figura 2. Schwannomas usually originate from one specific nerve fascicle. Figure 3. Picture showing the nerve after removal of the tumor. View other procedure from our surgery gallery Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder in which many soft, fleshy growths of nerve tissue (Neurofibromatosis) grow under the skin and in other parts of the body. Neurofibromatosis are growths of Schwann cells (which form a wrapping around peripheral nerve fibers) and other cells that support peripheral nerves. Neurofibromatosis, which can be felt under the skin as small lumps, usually start appearing after puberty. There are two types of neurofibromatosis: peripheral (type 1also known as von Recklinghausen's disease) and central (type 2). Type 1 affects about 1 of 3,000 people, and type 2 affects about 1 of 40,000. Schwannomatosis is a rare form of NF that has only recently been recognized. People with schwannomatosis develop multiple schwannomas on cranial, spinal and peripheral nervesbut they do not develop vestibular tumors and do not go deaf. Affected individuals usually have much greater problems with pain than with neurological disability, although as with all forms of NF, a schwannoma tumor may vary greatly between patients.

102. Startpage, 11th European Neurofibromatosis Meeting 11th European neurofibromatosis meeting Familiesand professionals together. http://www.congress2005.nf-forbundet.se/

Customize Welcome Main topics Organising committee ... Links Welcome to the 11th European Neurofibromatosis meeting - Familiesand professionals together The organizing committee would like to invite you to this important congress, aimed at professionals and families alike. Date: Thursday, 7 July - Sunday, 10 July Venue:

103. Neurofibromatosis This page is about neurofibromatosis. Scientists have classified the disorders as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/9346/nf1.html

Neurofibromatosis That which does not kill us, strengthens us. What is Neurofibromatoses (NF)? NF is a disease of the nervous system (brain,spine, and all the other nerves). It can cause tumors to grow on nerves and produce other abnormalities such as skin changes and bone deformities. NF is NOT contagious; the person is just born with it. NF occurs in both sexes and in all races and ethnic groups. Scientists have classified the disorders as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). How does the doctor know it's Neurofibromatoses (NF)? The doctor checks to see if the person has two or more of the following signs or symptoms of the disease. Five or more odd-shaped light brown skin spots ("café-au-lait macules") the size of a dime or larger in kids. Two or more tumors growing on a nerve or nerve tissue or one tumor involving many nerves (neurofibromas); Lots of freckles in the armpit or groin areas; Non-tumorous growths on the iris of the eye (Lisch nodules); A tumor on the optic nerve (optic glioma); Severe curvature of the spine (scoliosis);

104. Neurofibromatosis - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia In addition to the types of neurofibromatosis, the phakomatoses also include Currently, there are at least eight different types of neurofibromatosis. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurofibromatosis

You did it! Over US$240,000 was donated in the 21 day fund drive. Thank you for your generosity! You are still welcome to make a donation or purchase Wikimedia merchandise Neurofibromatosis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Neurofibromatosis Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder featuring multiple neurofibromas on the skin, various other skin phenomena, and a predisposition to particular tumors (both benign and malignant). Apart from the neurofibromas, which can be sparse or numerous, the presence of 6 or more cafe-au-lait spots may suggest the presence of this syndrome. There are two forms, type I (now known as Von Recklinghausen disease after Friedrich Daniel von Recklinghausen ) and type II . The former has an incidence of 1:4000, while the latter is much rarer (1:40,000). Six other, extremely rare, forms are also recognised. Neurofibromatosis is considered a member of the neurocutaneous syndromes phakomatoses ). In addition to the types of neurofibromatosis, the phakomatoses also include tuberous sclerosis Sturge-Weber syndrome and von Hippel-Lindau disease . This grouping is an artifact of an earlier time in medicine, before the distinct genetic basis of each of these diseases was understood.

105. Virtual Hospital: Radiology Resident Case Of The Week: Peripheral Neurofibromato The caféau-lait spots of patients with neurofibromatosis are distinguished by the Peripheral neurofibromatosis Lisch nodules icon gif Lisch nodules. http://www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/radiology/PedRadSecTF/080495/NF.html

Radiology Resident Case of the Week: August 4, 1995 Peripheral Neurofibromatosis Kevin M. Baskin, M.D., John Chang, B.A. Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed Eight Subtypes: NF I: Classic or von Recklinghausen NF, peripheral NF is an autosomal dominant form characterized by multiple cafe-au-lait spots (six or more 1.5 cm diameter lesions in an adult), axillary freckling , numerous fibromas , and Lisch nodules or iris hamartomas. NF II: Acoustic or central NF is an autosomal dominant form characterized by an almost 100 percent incidence of bilateral acoustic neuromas. Cafe-au-lait spots tend to be few, very large, and pale. Few neurofibromas are present. Lisch nodules are absent. NF III: Mixed NF is an autosomal dominant form combining features of the above two forms: few large, pale cafe-au-lait lesions and more numerous cutaneous neurofibromas with higher frequency of CNS tumors, such as optic gliomas , neurilemomas, and meningiomas than found in NF I. NF IV: Variant NF is an autosomal dominant form in which cutaneous, acoustic and other CNS lesions may be present but that does not fit well into other groupings. NF V: Segmental NF consists of unilateral localized distribution of either cafe-au-lait spots or neurofibromas, or both. There have been 15 reported cases. A post zygotic mutation restricted to somatic cells has been assumed to be responsible for most cases. However, in two cases of segmental disease, genetic transmission of the generalized disease has been reported.

106. KYPHOSCOLIOSIS IN NEUROFIBROMATOSIS HISTORY This male child was diagnosed at age 3 with neurofibromatosis type 1. At the age of eleven years old he presented to the Institute with a complaint http://gait.aidi.udel.edu/res695/homepage/pd_ortho/educate/clincase/kyneuro.htm

KYPHOSCOLIOSIS AND NEUROFIBROMATOSIS MARTIN JENTER, D.O., Orthopaedic Resident KIRK DABNEY, M.D., Attending Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon January 31, 1996 CLINICAL CASE PRESENTATION ORTHOPAEDIC DEPARTMENT THE ALFRED I. DUPONT INSTITUTE WILMINGTON, DELAWARE CASE HISTORY: HISTORY: This male child was diagnosed at age 3 with Neurofibromatosis type 1. At the age of eleven years old he presented to the Institute with a complaint of thoracic back pain (1991) after two years of observation of a thoracic scoliosis. PHYSICAL EXAM: His presentation includes multiple cafe-au-lait spots larger than 1.5 cm and Lisch nodules and his mother is diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 1. XRAYS: At his first visit the patient was diagnosed with a kyphoscoliosis that measured 62 degrees of a right thoracic T3-T7 curve and a 62 degree thoracic kyphosis . His initial X-rays revealed posterior body scalloping and enlarged foramina consistent with neurofibromatosis . The patient had no known illnesses, showed no evidence of developmental delay and was active in school sports. He denied any neurologic symptoms. TREATMENT: FOLLOW-UP: Physical Findings: Significant findings are the cafe-au-lait spots on torso and extremities, axillary and inguinal freckling, plexiform neuroma right flank, obvious kyphosis and scoliosis with shortened trunk in relation to extremities, ligamentous laxity of fingers and elbow. Gait, reflexes and neuromuscular exam are all normal.

107. Harvard Medical School Center For Neurofibromatosis And Allied Disorders Harvard Medical School Center for neurofibromatosis and Allied Disorders Division of Genetics and Director of neurofibromatosis Program), http://www.cnfad.org/

Harvard Medical School Center for Neurofibromatosis and Allied Disorders For more information, download the Center Brochure Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader About Us Mission CNfAD Leadership Director James Gusella, PhD Associate Director Robert Martuza, MD Center Genetic Counselor Allison Cirino, MS Children's Hospital, Boston NF Clinic Program Director Mira Irons, MD Clinica Genetic Counselor Caroline Allison, MS Massachusetts General NF Clinic Clinic Director Mia MacCollin, MD Clinic Staff Scott Plotkin, MD, PhD Dana Farber Cancer Institute Center for Neuro-Oncology Director of Pediatric Medical Neuro-Oncology Mark Kieran, MD, PhD Questions? Contact the Webmaster

108. Kprones NF1ID10006 A genetic study of von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis in south east Wales. neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Atlas Genet Cytogenet Oncol Haematol. http://www.infobiogen.fr/services/chromcancer/Kprones/NF1ID10006.html

Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics in Oncology and Haematology Home Genes Leukemias Solid Tumours ... NA Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) Identity Other names - Von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis - Peripheral neurofibromatosis Inheritance autosomal dominant with almost complete penetrance; frequency is 30/10 newborns (and 1 of 200 mentally handicapped persons): one of the most frequent genetically inheritable disease; neomutation in 50%, mostly from the paternal allele; highly variable expressivity, from very mild to very severe; more severe when maternally inherited; expressivity is also age-related Clinics Note NF1 is an hamartoneoplastic syndrome; hamartomas are localized tissue proliferations with faulty differenciation and mixture of component tissues; they are heritable malformations that have a potential towards neoplasia; the embryonic origin of dysgenetic tissues involved in NF1 is ectoblastic. Phenotype and clinics diagnosis is made on the ground of at least 2 of the following: cafÈ-au-lait spots (n Ñ 6; of Ñ 0. 5 cm of diameter (in pre-puberty)) 2 neurofibromas or 1 plexiform neurofibromas (mainly cutaneous) 2 Lisch nodules (melanocytic hamartomas of the iris) freckling in the axillary/inguinal region (Crowe's sign) glioma of the optic nerve distintive bone anomalies (scoliosis, pseudoarthroses, bony defects (orbital wall) ...)

109. Orthoseek | Orthopedic Topics | Neurofibromatosis neurofibromatosis. What is it? neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that involves multiple systems in the body. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant http://www.orthoseek.com/articles/neurofibro.html

Neurofibromatosis What is it? Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that involves multiple systems in the body. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait, and occurs in 1 in 3000 livebirths. What are the symptoms? The patient can present in various ways. But diagnosis can be made if the patient has some of the following conditions. Multiple café-au-lait spots , which are tan-colored and smooth edged are present in different parts of the body. Freckles in the axilla and inguinal areas are often present in these patients. Multiple neurofibromas are present, which are firm nodules under the skin. Anterolateral bowing of the tibia usually leads to pseudarthrosis of the tibia. Severe scoliosis in the thoracic spine usually needs surgical correction. Overgrowth of soft tissue and bone overgrowth leading to thick overgrown skin ("elephant man disease") and localized gigantism and leg length discrepancy What does your doctor do about it? The treatment is usually directed to the problem at hand. Surgery is often indicated for the orthopedic manifestations of the disease. If the neurofibroma is deep-seated, and compresses on an important nerve or spinal cord, surgical decompression may be necessary.

110. Web De La Asociación Española De La Neurofibromatosis - Página        Translate this page Asociación Española de la neurofibromatosis. neurofibromatosis. http://www.aeenf.com/

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111. Yvonne Foong - The Malaysian Neurofibromatosis Type 2 Patient | LiewCF.com This week is the week for Yvonne Foong. She is featured in this week s TheStar newspaper Youth2, titled “Plucky teen“. Her blogathon project is also http://www.liewcf.com/blog/archives/2005/08/yvonne-foong-the-malaysian-neurofibr

Ideal Gadget: Apple iPod Nano LiewCF.com Latest Technology, Computers and Internet in Malaysian style. Yvonne Foong - the Malaysian Neurofibromatosis type 2 patient Weblog Malaysia This week is the week for Yvonne Foong . She is featured in this week's TheStar newspaper Youth2, titled " Plucky teen Her blogathon project is also highlighted in THINK magazine online. I know this girl for few months only. It was started by a comment I left in her blog, then she got my MSN id and we chat online. She is a normal girl to me, in fact, she is more geeky than others. I am waiting for her book Related articles: Please Helps Yvonne Foong Medical Fund Sponsor Malaysian Blogathon 2005 Become a ProBlogger Malaysian Bloggers' Blogathon Started ... List of Malaysian Adsense Club Bloggers Check out site archives for more, or search in the Net: Link this Email this Leave comment Trackback URL Cosmos Del.icio.us BoingBoing Slashdot Digg Spurl Furl Leave a Reply Name (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) Website var edCanvas = document.getElementById('comment'); Notify me on new comments via e-mail Weighted categories: Developer Downloads Gadgets Google ... Yahoo!

112. Cardiff University - Neurofibromatosis Type 1 neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is one of the most common human inherited disorders Chapter 5 In neurofibromatosis Type 1; From Genotype to Phenotype. http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/medicine/medical_genetics/research/nf1/

@import url(ploneColumns.css); @import url(plone.css); @import url(ploneCustom.css); @import url(jscalendar/calendar-system.css); Search: Contact Us A-Z Index Cymraeg Home About the University Research Medicine ... Registry School of Medicine Back to Institute of Medical Genetics Home Page) Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Meena Upadhyaya, Song Han, Claudia Consoli, Elisa Majounie, Christopher Potter, David N Cooper Our current research aims include: To determine and compare the germline and somatic mutational spectra of the neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) gene. To elucidate how NF1 gene mutations contribute to the formation of both NF1-associated or un-related sporadic tumours. To study the nature of the molecular mechanisms underlying the transformation of NF1-related benign tumours to malignancy.

113. Neurofibromatosis Inc. - New England The mission of neurofibromatosis, Inc., New England is to find a treatment and the cure for NF by promoting scientific research, creating awareness, http://www.nfincne.org/

Home What is NF? About Us Events Calendar ... Donate to NF NF NEWS Recycle Cartridges and Cell Phones for NF! Kristen Day, mother of 9 year old Max who has NF, has started a fund raising project for NF that perhaps you can help with. It is a cartridge and cell phone recycling program that both small and large businesses or individuals can participate in. A used HP Laser Jet cartridge 4000 Series or a LGC Cell phone are worth $3.20 each for NF. Imagine how many of these are just discarded every day! All the details of the program including Kristen's contact information are in the PDF file below. Thanks for your help! View PDF file Join Our E-mail Community! Get all the latest news about NF events, research advancements, and articles - delivered directly to your e-mail account! Sign up today! See our nine-minute video! Media Player: High Resolution (Cable,DSL,LAN) Low Resolution (Modem,ISDN) RealPlayer: High Resolution (Cable,DSL,LAN) Low Resolution (Modem,ISDN) Welcome You probably have come to this site because you, a family member, or a friend has neurofibromatosis. We hope you will find the information you need here or through one of the many links we have provided. While the diagnosis of NF can be frightening, it also means that you have found New Friends. You are not alone. At NF, Inc., New England we try to provide support and understanding, but not in the traditional "support group" setting. We have many “fun-raising” activities throughout the year at various locations and encourage you to become involved in what ever way you wish. Join other New Friends for camaraderie and support, and for the feeling that you too can make a difference in the fight to find the cure for NF.

114. Neurofibromatosis Clinic - Clinical Genetics - Department Of Molecular And Human http://imgen.bcm.tmc.edu/molgen/cg/clinics/nf_index.html

115. Southern neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is an autosomal dominant disorder that predisposes to nervous system tumors. The schwannomin (also termed merlin) protein http://www.cephb.fr/nf2deletion/

Exhaustive characterization of the NF2 gene in neurofibromatosis type 2 patients Jessica ZUCMAN-ROSSI , Patricia LEGOIX , Hera Der SARKISSIAN , Genevieve CHERET , Frederic SOR , Alberto BERNARDI , Lucien Cazes , Sophie GIRAUD , Gilbert LENOIR , Gilles THOMAS Human Molecular Genetics, 1998, vol.7, 2095-2101, 1998 CEPH/ Fondation Jean Dausset, 27 rue Juliette Dodu, 75010 Paris FRANCE; CNRS URA 1342 Orsay FRANCE; Institut Jacques Monod, Paris FRANCE; CIRC 69372 Lyon, FRANCE. Contact : ABSTRACT Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is an autosomal dominant disorder that predisposes to nervous system tumors. The schwannomin (also termed merlin) protein encoded by the NF2 gene shows a close relationship to the family of cytoskeleton-to-membrane proteins linkers ERM (Ezrin-Radixin-Moesin proteins). Even though penetrance of the disease is more than 95 % and no genetic heterogeneity have been described, point mutations in the gene have been observed in only 34 to 66 % of the screened NF2 patients, depending on the series. In order to generate tools that would enable an exhaustive alteration screening for the gene, we have deduced its entire genomic sequence. This knowledge has provided the delineation of a mutation screening strategy which, when applied to a series of 19 NF2 patients, has revealed a high recurrence of large deletions in the gene and has raised the efficiency of mutation detection in NF2 patients to 84% of the cases in this series. The remaining three patients which express two functional

116. Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma) And Neurofibromatosis [NIDCD Health Inf neurofibromatosis, Inc. (NF, Inc.) 9320 Annapolis Road, Suite 300 Lanham, MD, 207062924 Genetics Home Reference - neurofibromatosis http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/acoustic_neuroma.asp

Change text size: S M L Home ... Hearing, Ear Infections, and Deafness Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma) and Neurofibromatosis On this page: What is a vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma)? How is a vestibular schwannoma diagnosed? How is a vestibular schwannoma treated? What is the difference between unilateral and bilateral vestibular schwannomas? ... Where can I get additional information? What is a vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma)? A vestibular schwannoma (also known as acoustic neuroma , acoustic neurinoma, or acoustic neurilemoma) is a benign, usually slow-growing tumor that develops from the balance and hearing nerves supplying the inner ear. The tumor comes from an overproduction of Schwann cells the cells that normally wrap around nerve fibers like onion skin to help support and insulate nerves. As the vestibular schwannoma grows, it presses against the hearing and balance nerves, usually causing unilateral (one-sided) or asymmetric hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), and dizziness/loss of balance. As the tumor grows, it can interfere with the face sensation nerve (the trigeminal nerve), causing facial numbness. Vestibular schwannomas can also press on the facial nerve (for the muscles of the face) causing facial weakness or paralysis on the side of the tumor. If the tumor becomes large, it will eventually press against nearby brain structures (such as the brainstem and the cerebellum), becoming life-threatening.

117. Funding Opportunities: Program Page Redirect Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs Home Site Map - Contact Us. Department of Defense logo http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/05nfrp.htm

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