Prognosis for Neurofibromatosis: In most cases, symptoms of NF1 are mild, and patients live normal and productive lives. In some cases, however, NF1 can be severely debilitating. In some cases of NF2, the damage to nearby vital structures, such as other cranial nerves and the brainstem, can be life-threatening. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Neurofibromatosis Information Page: NINDS) ...see also Overview of Neurofibromatosis
Complications of Neurofibromatosis from the Diseases Database include:
See also complications of Neurofibromatosis.
The 'prognosis' of Neurofibromatosis usually refers to the likely outcome of Neurofibromatosis. The prognosis of Neurofibromatosis may include the duration of Neurofibromatosis, chances of complications of Neurofibromatosis, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Neurofibromatosis, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Neurofibromatosis. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.
What do you think about the features of this website? Take our user survey and have your say:
Next articles:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Search Specialists by State and City
By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our Terms of Use.
Copyright © 2009 Health Grades Inc. All rights reserved.
Whenever you go to a hospital or clinic for a major procedure or diagnostic test, one of the many forms you are given to sign is an "informed...
Sexual contact can sometimes result in problems. An unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases may be some of those consequences. But by...
Stress takes its toll by making us anxious, depressed and not able to function as fully as we'd like. What many don't know is that stress can...
Health insurance is important to everyone, especially people with chronic conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Tune in to...