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Who discovered neurofibromatosis type 1?
Von Recklinghausen
When was neurofibromatosis discovered?
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) was first described in 1882 by the German pathologist Von Recklinghausen. Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) was first described in 1820 by the Scottish surgeon JH Wishart.
How did neurofibromatosis get its name?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurofibromatosis
Can a prenatal test detect neurofibromatosis?
Clinical genetic testing can confirm the presence of a mutation in the neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) gene. Prenatal testing for NF1 mutations is also possible using amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling procedures. Genetic testing for neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) mutations is sometimes available but is accurate only in about 65 percent of those individuals tested.
What is neurofibromatosis?
There are no available treatments for the disorders which underlie either type of neurofibromatosis. To some extent, the symptoms of NF-1 and NF-2 can be treated individually. Skin tumors can be surgically removed. Some brain tumors.
How can neurofibromatosis be diagnosed?
Neurofibromatosis is usually diagnosed when the patient has 10 or more cafe-au-lait spots.
Are there any support groups for neurofibromatosis?
Yes, in Dallas, Texas it is called the NSG (Neurofibromatosis Support Group)
What was the name of the elephant man?
The dominant theory throughout much of the 20th century was that Merrick suffered from neurofibromatosis type I. In 1986, a new theory emerged that he had Proteus syndrome. In 2001 it was proposed that Merrick had suffered from a combination of neurofibromatosis type I and Proteus syndrome. DNA tests conducted on his hair and bones have proven inconclusive.
What is the genotype for a person with the genetic disorder Neurofibromatosis?
I found this useful link http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/neurofibromatosis/neurofibromatosis.htm
What was the name of the elephant man's condition?
The dominant theory throughout much of the 20th century was that Merrick suffered from neurofibromatosis type I. In 1986, a new theory emerged that he had Proteus syndrome. In 2001 it was proposed that Merrick had suffered from a combination of neurofibromatosis type I and Proteus syndrome. DNA tests conducted on his hair and bones have proven inconclusive.
What does the medical abbreviation NF-3 mean?
Depending on context, NF-3 could be neurofibromatosis type 3 or Nitrogen trifluouride.
What is Neurofibromatosis type 2?
hereditary condition associated with an increased risk of bilateral acoustic neuromas, other nerve cell tumors and cataracts.
