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	Neurofibromatosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Neurofibromatosis, sometimes referred to as Von Recklinghausen's disease or neurofibromatosis I, is an inherited disorder characterized by formation of neurofibromas (tumors involving nerve tissue) in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, cranial nerves, and spinal root nerves.
		Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant trait, meaning that if either parent has the disease, their children have a 50 percent chance of inheriting it.
		Neurofibromatosis Type 2 is a rare, hereditary disorder that is similar to neurofibromatosis I in that it involves tumors along the nerves.
	www.hopkinskimmelcancercenter.org /scout/types/neurofibromatosis.cfm (1205 words)

	Neurofibromatosis
		Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a condition that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue, producing skin and bone abnormalities.
		Neurofibromatosis is a neurocutaneous syndrome, it's passed down through the parents' genes, and it affects the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and skin.
		Neurofibromatosis can also be the result of a spontaneous change (mutation) in the genetic material of the sperm or egg at conception in families with no previous history of the disease.
	kidshealth.org /parent/system/ill/nf.html (1395 words)

	Neurofibromatosis - NeurologyChannel
		Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic neurological disorder that affects cell growth in nerve tissue.
		Neurofibromatosis can be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait (a parent with the disorder has a 50% chance of passing it to an offspring) or can result from a spontaneous genetic mutation.
		Neurofibromatosis is the most common genetic neurological disorder that is caused by a single gene.
	www.neurologychannel.com /neurofibromatosis (457 words)

	Neurofibromatosis
		Neurofibromatosis is a rare inherited disorder that results in benign tumors of the nerves and other parts of the body.
		About one-third of the people with neurofibromatosis notice no symptoms, and the disease is first diagnosed during a routine examination when a doctor finds lumps under the skin near nerves.
		Because neurofibromatosis is an inherited disorder, genetic counseling is recommended when a person with this disorder is considering parenthood.
	www.cedars-sinai.edu /5279.html (648 words)

	The Children's Tumor Foundation: Ending Neurofibromatosis Through Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Neurofibromatosis encompasses a set of distinct genetic disorders that cause tumors to grow along various types of nerves and, in addition, can affect the development of non-nervous tissues such as bones and skin.
		Neurofibromatosis causes tumors to grow anywhere on or in the body.
		Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2): also known as Bilateral Acoustic NF (BAN), is much rarer occurring in 1:40,000 births.
	www.ctf.org /aboutnf (1457 words)

	Von Recklinghausen Neurofibromatosis
		Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized particularly by cafe-au-lait spots and fibromatous tumors of the skin.
		Central neurofibromatosis (101000), characterized by bilateral acoustic neuroma and meningioma but few skin lesions or neurofibromas, is a distinct nosologic entity which has come to be known as neurofibromatosis type II.
		Neurofibromatosis is associated with a tendency to malignant degeneration of the neurofibromas in an estimated 3 to 15% of cases.
	lymphedemapeople.com /thesite/von_recklinghausen_neurofibromatosis.htm (11310 words)

	Neurofibromatosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Neurofibromatosis type I (was known as Von Recklinghausen disease after Friedrich Daniel von Recklinghausen).
		Neurofibromatosis is considered a member of the neurocutaneous syndromes (phakomatoses).
		In the television series Dallas, the inherited neurofibromatosis of the Barnes family is a driving plot device, though the portrayal of the condition does leave something to be desired in terms of scientific fact.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Neurofibromatosis (927 words)

	Neurofibromatosis type 1 - Genetics Home Reference
		Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a genetic condition characterized by skin pigment changes and tumors that grow along nerves in the skin, brain, and other parts of the body.
		Beginning in early childhood, almost all people with neurofibromatosis type 1 have multiple café-au-lait spots, which are flat patches on the skin that are the color of coffee with milk.
		Neurofibromatosis type 1 is considered to have an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance.
	ghr.nlm.nih.gov /condition=neurofibromatosis1 (989 words)

	Neurofibromatosis Type 1 - Patient/Parent Information Sheet
		In people with neurofibromatosis there is a change in one of a particular pair of genes, located on chromosomes 17.
		Whenever a person is diagnosed as having neurofibromatosis we check their immediate family members thoroughly (looking at their skin and their eyes) to see if anyone else in the family has the disorder.
		It is thus often valuable for a child who is having school difficulties to have a psychological assessment to determine their strength and weaknesses and determine what educational help needs to be given.
	www.nfaa.org.au /resources/nf1_1.html (1088 words)

	Neurofibromatosis
		Neurofibromatosis, type 2, (NF-2) is a rare inherited disorder characterized by the development of benign tumors on both auditory nerves (acoustic neuromas).
		NF-2 is an autosomal dominant genetic trait, meaning it affects both genders equally and that each child of an affected parent has a 50% chance of inheriting the gene.
		We are learning more about the function of the NF2 gene through studies of families with neurofibromatosis type 2 and through work in model organisms, particularly mice.
	www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov /books/bv.fcgi?call=bv.View..ShowSection&rid=gnd.section.210 (220 words)

	Neurofibromatosis
		Neurofibromatosis, also called von Recklinghausen’s disease, is an inherited disease that is marked by many soft, fleshy growths under the skin or elsewhere in the body.
		Both forms of neurofibromatosis are caused by a defective gene that causes certain cells to develop abnormally.
		Neurofibromatosis that occurs because of a spontaneous gene mutation cannot be prevented.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /childrens/healthinfo/n/neurofibro.htm (689 words)

	Neurofibromatosis Clinics Association - What is Neurofibromatosis (NF)?
		Neurofibromatosis (NF) is one of the most common genetic conditions and can affect anyone, regardless of family history, race, gender, or ethnic background.
		In individuals with mosaic or localized manifestations of neurofibromatosis type 1 (segmental neurofibromatosis type 1), disease features are limited to the affected area, which varies from a narrow strip to one quadrant and occasionally to one half of the body.
		Patients with localized neurofibromatosis type 2 have disease-related tumors localized to one part of the nervous system; for example a unilateral vestibular schwannoma with ipsilateral meningiomas or multiple schwannomas in one part of the peripheral nervous system.
	www.nfpittsburgh.org /whats_nf.html (1078 words)

	Neurofibromatosis: Tumors of the Nervous System: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder in which many soft, fleshy growths of nerve tissue (neurofibromas) grow under the skin and in other parts of the body.
		About one third of people with peripheral neurofibromatosis notice no symptoms, and the disorder is first diagnosed during a routine examination when doctors find lumps under the skin near nerves.
		Because neurofibromatosis can be hereditary, genetic counseling is recommended when people with this disorder are considering having children.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec06/ch088/ch088d.html (624 words)

	DermAtlas: Online Dermatology Image Library dermatology image,neurofibromatosis,café au lait spot,neurofibromatosis, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Studies have suggested that the appearance of segmental neurofibromatosis is 10 to 30 times less frequent than neurofibromatosis type I. Using fluorescent in-situ hybridization, a neurofibromatosis type I microdeletion was identified in a patient with segmental neurofibromatosis with café-au-lait macules and freckles confined to a single body region.
		Segmental neurofibromatosis is caused by somatic mutation of the neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) gene.
		Neurofibromatosis Type 1 is an autosomal dominant disease that occurs with an incidence of 1/3000 individuals.
	dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu /derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=83 (1951 words)

	Neurofibromatosis in Children - Keep Kids Healthy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Neurofibromatosis type 1 (also called von Recklinghaus disease) is a condition that affects the skin, eyes, kidneys, and many other parts of the body.
		Neurofibromatosis I is a hereditary condition usually passed from parent to child (autosomal dominant), but in about half the people with Neurofibromatosis 1, there is no history of the disease in the family.
		National Neurofibromatosis Foundation: a nonprofit medical foundation, dedicated to improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected by the Neurofibromatosis.
	www.keepkidshealthy.com /welcome/conditions/neurofibromatosis.html (1381 words)

	Neurofibromatosis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Neurofibromatosis is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
		This means that Neurofibromatosis, or a subtype of Neurofibromatosis, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
		With a diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Neurofibromatosis.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /n/neurofibromatosis/intro.htm (715 words)

	Neurofibromatosis
		Problem is, much of the skin discoloration of neurofibromatosis shows up later - years later.
		Neurofibromatosis is falls into two main genetic types : Type I or NF1 and type II or NF2.
		NF1 is the neurofibromatosis we generally think about when discussing neurofibromatosis - representing 1 case per 4 thousand births (about half as common as club foot).
	www.pediatric-orthopedics.com /Topics/Muscle_Neuro/Diseases/Neurofibromatosis/neurofibromatosis.html (870 words)

	eMedicine - Neurofibromatosis : Article by Jennifer R Kam, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Although most individuals who develop neurofibromatosis are not born with café au lait macules, these skin lesions develop during the first 3 years of life, prompting parents to seek medical attention for their child.
		Neurofibromatosis is often diagnosed because of unusual pigmentary patterns.
		The prognosis of neurofibromatosis is varied, as is the nature of the disease.
	www.emedicine.com /derm/topic287.htm (2685 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Neurofibromatosis-1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Neurofibromatosis causes unchecked growth of neurofibromatous tissue in nerves, which can put pressure on affected nerves and cause pain and severe nerve damage.
		Although mental impairment is generally mild, NF1 is a known cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in a minority of patients.
		Also call if you have a family history of neurofibromatosis and are planning to have children or would like to have your child examined.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000847.htm (807 words)

	genome.gov \| Learning about Neurofibromatosis
		Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic neurological disorder that can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin.
		Neurofibromatosis, Inc. is a national, tax-exempt, charitable organization whose mission is to create a community of support for those affected by NF, through education, advocacy, coalitions, and supporting research for treatments and a cure.
		CTF, formerly known as the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation, is non-profit medical foundation, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by NF, by encouraging and supporting research and the development of treatments and cures for NF1 and NF2.
	www.genome.gov /14514225 (1576 words)

	Your Health: Trover Foundation
		Neurofibromatosis is a complicated genetic disease that can affect both men and women in all races and ethnic groups.
		Neurofibromatosis is the result of a single dominant gene.
		This form of the neurofibromatosis is much rarer, occurring in 1 in 40,000 births.
	www.stayinginshape.com /4troverfoundation/libv/i63.shtml (1717 words)

	Neurofibromatosis 2
		Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is characterized by bilateral vestibular schwannomas with associated symptoms of tinnitus, hearing loss, and balance dysfunction.
		The term "neurofibromatosis" is a misnomer as the primary tumor types in NF2 are schwannoma and meningioma.
		neurofibromatosis type 1, leading to multiple instances in which individuals with NF2 were included in series of individuals with NF1.
	www.geneclinics.org /profiles/nf2/details.html (5363 words)

	Neurofibromatosis(Von Recklinghausen's disease) MEDSTUDENTS-NEUROLOGY
		Neurofibromatosis(NF) is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by disordered growth of ectodermal tissues, and is part of a group of disorders called Phakomatoses (neurocutaneous syndrome).
		Neurofibromatosis 1(NF1) is characterized by spots of increased skin pigmentation(café au lait spots), combined with peripheral nerve tumors and a variety of others dysplastic abnormalities of the skin, nervous system, bones, endocrine organs and blood vessels.
		Neurofibromatosis 2(NF2) is an autosomal dominant disorder localized to chromosome 22(long arm) and characterized by bilateral acoustic neurofibromas and often other intracranial tumors such as meningiomas and ependymomas.
	www.medstudents.com.br /neuro/neuro7.htm (540 words)

	Neurofibromatosis
		Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a inherited genetic disorder which causes typical skin and nerve tumors.
		However, at least half of the children with neurofibromatosis get it simply by chance from a rearrangement of the chromosomes that occurs shortly after conception.
		Although there is currently no effective treatment for this genetic disorder, there are certainly well established support groups and foundations (established to supply parents with accurate information concerning neurofibromatosis.
	parenting.ivillage.com /newborn/nhealth/0,,3q88,00.html (457 words)

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