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NINDS Neurofibromatosis Information Page

Description

Publication Year: 2010
Type: Federal resource, Internet Site
Language: English
Website: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/neurofibro.htm

This on-line publication discusses neurofibromatoses. Neurofibromatoses are genetic disorders of the nervous system that primarily affect the development and growth of neural (nerve) cell tissues. These disorders cause tumors to grow on nerves and produce other abnormalities such as skin changes and bone deformities. Although many affected persons inherit the disorder, between 30 and 50 percent of new cases arise spontaneously through mutation (change) in an individual's genes. Once this change has taken place, the mutant gene can be passed on to succeeding generations. Scientists have classified the disorders as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2).

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Source

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH, HHS
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda MD 20824

Phone: (301) 468-5981 TTY
Toll-free Phone: (800) 352-9424 EN/SP

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