Neurofibromatosis

Multiple neurofibromatosis; NF

Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder. Types There are two major forms and one newly discovered form: Neurofibromatosis type I (was known as Von Recklinghausen disease after Friedrich Daniel von Recklinghausen). Incidence is 1:3000. Neurofibromatosis type II (or "MISME Syndrome"). Incidence is 1:40,000. Schwannomatosis is a rare form that is clinically and genetically distinct from types I and II. Multiple schwannomas (rather than neurofibromas) occur, and abo ...