Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1): Neurofibromatosis Type 1 is a genetic disorder often leading to the development of nerve tumors. The condition is also characterized by skin pigmentation abnormalities. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1) is available below.
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Prognosis for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1): In most cases, symptoms of NF1 are mild, and patients live normal and productive lives. In some cases, however, NF1 can be severely debilitating. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Neurofibromatosis Information Page: NINDS) ... 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)
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