2024年12月20日 · Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is an uncommon genetic condition that results in the development of multiple brain tumors and spinal tumors. Almost all people with NF2 have two tumors affecting each of the hearing nerves, called vestibular schwannomas.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic condition that causes changes in skin pigment and tumors on nerve tissue. Skin changes include flat, light brown spots and freckles in the armpits and groin.

To diagnose neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a healthcare professional begins with a review of your personal and family medical history and a physical exam. Your child's skin is checked for cafe au lait spots, which can help diagnose NF1.

2016年4月8日 · We provide clinical evaluations for neurofibromatosis (type 1 and type 2) and schwannomatosis — and all of our physicians have significant experience treating patients with these rare and complex conditions.

2024年7月19日 · In NF2-related schwannomatosis (NF2), tumors grow in both ears and can cause hearing loss. The altered gene that causes this type is sometimes passed down from a parent. NF2-related schwannomatosis was previously known as neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2).

Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is much less common than NF1. Signs and symptoms of NF2 usually result from the development of benign, slow-growing tumors in both ears (acoustic neuromas), which can cause hearing loss.

2024年10月5日 · A neurofibroma can arise with no known cause, or it may appear in people with a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis type 1. Neurofibromas most often are found in people ages 20 to 30 years old.

2024年10月5日 · Selumetinib (Koselugo) has been approved to treat a plexiform neurofibroma in children with neurofibromatosis type 1. A plexiform neurofibroma grows on many nerves. The medicine can shrink the tumor. Surgery to remove the tumor. Symptoms can be relieved by removing all or part of a neurofibroma that's pressing on nearby tissue or damaging organs.

2024年12月20日 · We provide clinical evaluations for neurofibromatosis type 1 and schwannomatosis (including NF2 related schwannomatosis), and all of our physicians have significant experience treating patients with these rare and complex conditions.

Mayo Clinic specialists use the full array of genetic, imaging, vision and hearing tests to diagnose neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Mayo Clinic specialists also have experience with treatment for serious NF1, including surgery.