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Inherited illness and nerve tumors guide for readers
Neurofibromatosis affects about 1 in 3,000 people and is inherited in half the cases. The most common type, von Recklinghausen disease, causes skin tumors called neurofibromas and pigmented cafe au lait spots. Early signs include multiple cafe au lait patches and unusual freckles. treatment focuses on monitoring for complications and possible surgical removal of tumors.
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DR. Donohue
United States
von Recklinghausen
Children’s Tumor Foundation
National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
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