What is neurofibromatosis?

Also known as: NF, neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), von Recklinghausen disease, neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), schwannomatosis

Neurofibromatosis is a medical term that refers to a group of three unique but related disorders of the nervous system: neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and schwannomatosis. It’s characterized by tumors (neurofibromas) that form on any nerve in the body. These tumors are usually non-cancerous, but can develop cancer in some cases.

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Reviewed by: Aaron Berger, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM