neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Neurofibromatosis is a collective term for inherited diseases that have in common the development of neurofibromas. These are benign nerve tumors. What is neurofibromatosis? The term neurofibromatosis covers up to eight clinical pictures. However, only two are of central importance: neurofibromatosis type 1 (also known as “Recklinghausen disease”) and neurofibromatosis type 2. Because neurofibromatosis is … Neurofibromatosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Neurofibromatosis type 1

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Main criteria Neurofibromatosis type 1 | Neurofibromatosis type 1

Main criteria Neurofibromatosis type 1 Neurofibromatosis exists if at least two of the following main criteria are present: Six or more Café-au-lait stains Axillary (in the armpit) and/or inguinal (in the groin) mottle At least two neurofibromas or at least one plexiform neurofibroma Optic Glioma At least two Lisch nodules of the iris Bone deformities … Main criteria Neurofibromatosis type 1 | Neurofibromatosis type 1

Neurocutaneous syndrome

Introduction The neurocutaneous syndrome summarizes various hereditary diseases that manifest themselves both on the skin and in the central nervous system. Definition The diseases that comprise the neurocutaneous syndrome are characterized by certain malformations of the cotyledons that develop during the embryonic period. This means that these malformations occur during the development of the unborn … Neurocutaneous syndrome

Attention and concentration disorders | Symptoms of neurofibromatosis type 1

Attention and concentration disorders Children in particular show symptoms such as restlessness/hyperactivity, reduced stamina, attention deficits and concentration problems. For some of those affected, the symptoms persist into adulthood and lead to restrictions in school/work, social life and partnership. Tumors Neurofibromatosis patients show an increased risk of tumors, especially along brain or spinal nerves. For … Attention and concentration disorders | Symptoms of neurofibromatosis type 1

Neurofibromatosis type 2

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Complications | Neurofibromatosis type 2

Complications Since the tumors occur along nerve tracts, depending on the location and function of the affected nerve, they can lead to weakening or even complete loss of function. Even benign tumors always carry a risk of malignant degeneration. Deafness Loss or weakness of visionand Paralysis Diagnosis Clouding of the lens in childhood is atypical, … Complications | Neurofibromatosis type 2

Neurofibromas | Neurofibromatosis type 2

Neurofibromas The clinical similarity to neurofibromatosis type 1 arises when subcutaneous, i.e. in the subcutaneous fatty tissue, peripheral nerves are affected, which then impress like neurofibromas. Histologically, i.e. fine-tissue, there is no similarity. About half of those affected show café-au-lait spots. Rarely more than 3 spots appear. Therapy Since neurofibromatosis type 2 is also a … Neurofibromas | Neurofibromatosis type 2