NF1; Von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis
Prevention
Genetic counseling is recommended for anyone with a family history of neurofibromatosis.
Annual eye exams are strongly recommended.
References
Ferner RE. Neurofibromatosis 1 and neurofibromatosis 2: a twenty first century perspective. Lancet Neurol. 2007;6:340-351.
Haslam RHA. Neurocutaneous Syndromes. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelston Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 596.
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Review Date: 09/10/2010
Reviewed By: Chad Haldeman-Englert, MD, Division of Human Genetics, Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA,
Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
