Understanding and treating neurofibromatosis


Genetic conditions
What are the different types of NF?Learn about the three types of neurofibromatosis—NF1, NF2, and schwannomatosis.
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Overview

NF glossary: terms to help understand neurofibromatosis
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NF glossary: terms to help understand neurofibromatosis

Key terms to help you better understand this rare genetic disorder.

5 answers about NF and plexiform neurofibromas
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5 answers about NF and plexiform neurofibromas

Learn about the large nerve tumors called plexiform neurofibromas (pNF) that affect some people with neurofibromatosis.

5 resources for NF patients and parents
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5 resources for NF patients and parents

Links for finding specialists, patient education, family retreats, and summer camps for kids with NF.

Self-care for parents of children with neurofibromatosis
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Self-care for parents of children with neurofibromatosis

Tips and strategies for minimizing stress and feeling less overwhelmed.

Treatment

Coordinating care for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)
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Coordinating care for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)

Strategies to promote communication among the different healthcare providers you need to work with to treat NF1.

Questions when discussing treatment for NF1
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Questions when discussing treatment for NF1

Questions to ask your healthcare team when discussing surgery or medications to treat neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).

NF1: plexiform neurofibromas and other complications
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NF1: plexiform neurofibromas and other complications

Plexiform neurofibromas are large tumors that can occur when a person has neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)

The relationship between NF1 and blood pressure
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The relationship between NF1 and blood pressure

A look at what we know and don’t know about the relationship between neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and hypertension.

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