Neurofibromatosis type 1 - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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.
Neurofibromatosis Type 2 Clinic - Overview - Mayo Clinic
Jan 28, 2025 · 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.
Schwannomatosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jul 19, 2024 · 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 type 1 - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
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.
Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis Clinic - Overview
Jan 30, 2025 · 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.
Neurofibromatosis type 1 - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
See a list of publications about neurofibromatosis type 1 by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.
Neurofibromatosis type 1 - Care at Mayo Clinic
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.
Discovery's Edge: Hope for patients with a genetic neurological …
Aug 15, 2017 · Life with an inherited disease sometimes brings unexpected twists and turns. Five-year-old Gus Erickson has navigated the gyrations with the help of Mayo Clinic’s Neurofibromatosis Clinic. Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue.
Neurofibromatosis tipo 1 - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic
La neurofibromatosis tipo 1 (NF1) es una afección genética que causa cambios en la pigmentación de la piel y tumores en el tejido nervioso. Los cambios en la piel incluyen manchas sin relieve de color marrón claro y pecas en las axilas y en la ingle.
Paraganglioma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 15, 2024 · Von Hippel-Lindau disease. Von Hippel-Lindau disease can cause tumors and cysts to form in many parts of the body. Possible sites include the brain, spinal cord and kidneys.