Neurofibromatosis

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Neurofibromatosis (10 links) Neurofibromatosis is normally a benign (non-cancerous) condition. NF is a range of genetic disorders which cause tumours to grow along various types of nerves and can also affect the bones and skin. The majority of cases are von Recklinghausen's Disease (NF type 1) often characterised by cafe-au-lait spots on the skin. Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is much rarer, this is characterised by multiple tumours on the nerves of the brain and spine, and can affect hearing. International Neurofibromatosis Association The Association aims to promote awareness of neurofibromatosis, encourage collaborations among scientists and NF organisations throughout the world. Details of the Association are included on the Web pages of the US National NF Foundation. National Neurofibromatosis Foundation (USA) A non-profit organisation founded in 1978. The Web site includes details of local chapters, youth programs, research, publications. There is a separate area for NF professionals and scientists which includes the World Wide NF Clinicians' Forum. National Neurofibromatosis Foundation (USA) Neurofibromatosis A support page for people affected by Neurofibromatosis Neurofibromatosis, type 2 and the NF2 gene (National Center for Biotechnology Information) an overview of neurofibromatosis and the NF2 oncogene with links to other gene databases. ********** Information for Health Professionals *********** Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (University of Washington) part of the NCI funded Geneclinics.org site. Details of NF1, diagnosis, management, molecular biology, genetic counseling, resources, references etc. Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (von Recklinghausen disease) Physician's notes (Washington University) Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (University of Washington) part of the NCI funded Geneclinics.org site. Details of NF2, Central Neurofibromatosis, Bilateral Acoustic Neurofibromatosis: diagnosis, management, molecular biology, genetic counseling, resources, references etc. Neurofibromatosis: The Disease and its Treatment (Duke Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Division) Consultations Newsletter featuring neurofibromatosis - Fall 1995 NF2 - Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (OMIM) Medline Search: neurofibromatosis (PubMed)   Limit search to: [Last Year]  Limit search to: [Last 2 Years]   Limit search to: [Reviews] Medline Search: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (PubMed)   Limit search to: [Last Year]  Limit search to: [Last 2 Years]   Limit search to: [Reviews] Medline Search: Neurofibromatosis type 2 (PubMed)   Limit search to: [Last Year]  Limit search to: [Last 2 Years]   Limit search to: [Reviews] See also NF1 gene (17q11.2 ) See also NF2 gene (22q12.2)