Generality
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disease, often inherited, which causes the onset of various tumors in the nervous system.
These neoplasms are mostly benign, although they can sometimes evolve and become malignant.
The symptoms and signs are really numerous and depend on the type of neurofibromatosis in progress: there are, in fact, three different forms of the disease, each caused by a specific genetic mutation.
Figure: type 1 neurofibromatosis: patient with a fair number of neurofibromas. Unfortunately, there are some sick people in much worse conditions. From the site: http://gudhealth.com
Diagnosis of neurofibromatosis is based on careful physical examination and instrumental tests.
The therapy, while not healing the disorder, is very important, because it limits the symptoms and prevents the most serious complications.
