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.
nf2 was first described by the Scottish surgeon JH Wishart
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Yes, in Dallas, Texas it is called the NSG (Neurofibromatosis Support Group)
I found this useful link http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/neurofibromatosis/neurofibromatosis.htm
Neurofibromatosis 1 hyperpigmented macules (cafe au lait spots) nerve tumors types: cutaneous, subcutaneous and plexiform neurofibromas Optical tumors optic pathway gliomas and Lisch nodules (bumps on iris of the eye) Bony abnomralities dysplasias (malformations) of the eye socket, vertebrae Thinning of the long bone cortex Scoliosis can occur as well learning deficits yet large head size Increased rick of non nervous system cancers Neurofibromatosis 2 generally just schwannomas, meningomas and the occasional cataracts. Also they are both affected by different chromosomes... patients with NF1 has a mutation on the long arm of chromosome 17 while neurofibromatosis 2 has a mutation on chromosome 22.
Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant disorder, which means only one copy of the affected gene is needed for the disorder to develop.
Marfan's Syndrome Hereditary spherocytosis Neurofibromatosis There are several others, but those are 3 good examples.
Von Recklinghausen
The person credited with the discovery of neurofibromatosis is Fredich Daniel van Recklinghausen. He released an article identifying it back in 1882.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurofibromatosis
He discovered genes causing cystic fibrosis, neurofibromatosis, and Huntington Chorea. (i would spell check this answer) please look to further references.
Neurofibromatosis is usually diagnosed when the patient has 10 or more cafe-au-lait spots.
Yes, in Dallas, Texas it is called the NSG (Neurofibromatosis Support Group)
I found this useful link http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/neurofibromatosis/neurofibromatosis.htm
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Neurofibromatosis - is a genetic condition... nota communicable disease. You cannot 'catch' it from a sufferer by way of intercourse with an affected person.
WOW!! That guy is amazing. A chicken? Histerical, Neurofibromatosis affects only chromosome number 23. It also will affect the brain and is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder.It is when your chromosome has a chicken.
The NHS website has detailed information on neurofibromatosis. They have details of the diagnosis, causes, symptoms and possible treatments for the condition.
no, not yet, but they are working to find one!