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Neurofibromatosis

Description: A genetic disease whereby nerve tissue grows tumors. There are three diagnostic criterias, two of which have identified ... more

Neurofibromatosis ... chromosomes.

Newest Review: ... complications occurs in 1 in aprox 80,000 live births. So what are the effects? People with Neurofibromatosis can be affected in many different ways. 1. There is a high incidence of learning dificulties in people with NF. It is believed that at least half of those with NF have learning dificulties of some type. 2. Increased chances of development of petit mal epilepsy 3. The tumors that ... more

... occur can grow anywhere a nerve is present. This means that some of them grow close to the surface of the skin and will be visable and they could grow where they can cause other complications. In the latter case they are likely to be removed for the patie...more

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Neurofibromatosis: It's all in the genes (1177 words)
by - written on 10/08/09 (Very useful, 99 readings)
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Firstly appologies for no adv and disadv on this review but it's not the type of review I can give them to. The star rating was also not easy. It has 3 as although it is probably best not to suffer from it it is not exactly harmful either. Neurofibromatosis is not very well known. This is despite it being one of the most common genetic conditions in the UK. The lack of knowing about it is probably down to two things firstly it is often missed by GPs and hence many people with the condition are not aware of it and secondly for the majority of sufferers who are diagnosed it poses little or no problems to their everyday life. As I have recently been diagnosed ... Read the complete review

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