NF1 can worsen with time, resulting in new growths over the body that cause major psychological and cosmetic issues. Regular screening is crucial. Read more: Does NF1 Get Worse With Age? Article
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Genetics: 11 Surprising Things Your Genes Say About You
Explore what role DNA plays in your health, love life, and more in this WebMD slideshow.
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Picture of Neurofibromatosis (Crowe's Sign)
Neurofibromatosis: Crowe's Sign is freckling in the armpit of those with neurofibromatosis type I (von Recklinghausen's disease)....
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Picture of Neurofibromatosis (Neurofibromas)
Neurofibromatosis, neurofibromas. Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder of the nervous system which causes tumors to form on...
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Picture of Neurofibromatosis
Neurofibromatosis. Also called Recklinghausen’s disease, neurofibromatosis is characterized by areas of pigmentation like this...
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Picture of Neurofibromatosis (Café au lait)
Neurofibromatosis. Also called Recklinghausen’s disease, neurofibromatosis is characterized by areas of pigmentation like this...
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Picture of Neurofibromas
Neurofibromas are soft, fleshy growths that occur on or under the skin, sometimes even deep within the body. These are harmless...
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Family Health History: Genetics, DNA Testing and Your Health
WebMD explains why your doctor asks about your relatives' health conditions and how you can get the information if you don’t know.
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Freckles
Freckles are flat circular spots on the skin that may be red, yellow, tan, light brown, brown, or black in color. Lentigo is the term used to describe certain types of darker freckles. Ephelis typically appears during the sunny months. Freckles can be prevented with sunscreens, the use of wide-brimmed hats, sun-protective clothing, avoiding peak sun hours, and seeking shade and staying indoors.
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Down Syndrome
Get the facts on Down syndrome, a genetic disorder caused by an additional set of chromosomes in a developing fetus. Down syndrome signs and symptoms include distinctive facial features, growth retardation, and decreased mental function and IQ. Blood tests and ultrasound may be used to screen for Down syndrome but chromosome analysis of the fetus is needed to diagnose the condition. People with Down syndrome age more quickly and may develop Alzheimer's disease as young as age 40. Sometimes people are diagnosed with mosaic Down syndrome, in which case they have more than one type of chromosomal makeup.
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What Is the Life Expectancy of a Person With Neurofibromatosis?
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic neurological disorder that causes tumors to form on the nerve tissue. These tumors, also known as neurofibromas, can develop in any part of the nervous system—the brain, spinal cord, and nerves supplying body parts.
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Can Spinal Tumors Affect the Brain?
Brain and spinal cord form the central nervous system or CNS. These tumors arise within the skull or the spinal canal (the column that encloses the spinal cord). A spinal tumor is also called an intradural tumor and is an uncontrolled growth of cells developing within the spinal canal or the bones of the spine.
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What Are the 3 Types of Neurofibromatosis?
The 3 types of neurofibromatosis include neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), and schwannomatosis (SWN).
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