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What chromosome does Neurofibromatosis effects?
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.
Can neurofibroma be caused by trauma?
neurofibroma is genetic disorder...NF1 and NF2 genes are mutatedin their respective chromosomal sites to cause a cluster of symptoms that affect the skin,nerves,eye and brain.it is not caused by trauma
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.
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 the NF2 gene responsible for?
The NF2 gene is responsible for helping to prevent the formation of tumors in the nerve cells. In particular the NF2 gene helps to prevent acoustic neuromas
What is NF1?
NF1 is neurofibromatosis also has a variant NF2. NF1 affects 1 in 3000 people and isn't a disease, this is a condition which affects the nerves. Fibroma are small bumps which appear on nerve endings and can appear anywhere on the body. Signs of NF1 include cafe au lait patches which may be confused with birthmarks, feckled arm pits and groin area and neurofibroma. This conditon is not as well known as many other conditions like MS. This condition like all other have different serverites. Joesph Merrick (The Elephant Man) was at first thought to suffer from this but later rediagnosed. This can be passed on from parents to offspring. If either parent has this there is a 50/50 chance of passing it on to the child. THIS CONDITION IS NOT CONTAGIOUS and must not be treated or thought of as such.
Your daughter is 7 year old she has nf1 she has neurofiborma on one of the eye nerve and spinal she also has dyslexia is nf1 and dyslexia related?
I amd 29 and I have NF1, I have read before that dyslexia is more common in nf1 patents, I was never officialy diagnosec. But I do have many of the signs of it. My mother does as well(she carried the NF1 Gene) If you would like to contact me about any other experences email me at samo333@hotmail.com and put NF1 in hte subject line.
What is missing in a person with NF2?
A person with NF2 is typically born with one unchanged and one changed or missing NF2 gene in every cell of their body. Sometimes they inherit this change from their mother or father
Is epilepsy relative to nf1?
No.
When should a diagnosis of NF2 be considered?
should be considered in someone under the age of 40 who has a unilateral acoustic neuroma. Someone with a unilateral acoustic neuroma and other family members diagnosed with NF2 probably is affected with NF2
What is the cause of neorofibromatosis?
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in certain genes (NF1 and NF2) that are involved in controlling cell growth. It is usually inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning a person only needs one copy of the mutated gene to develop the condition. In some cases, it may also occur sporadically due to new mutations.
When will a person with NF2 develop an acoustic neuroma?
The mean age of onset of acoustic neuroma in NF2 is 31 years of age versus 50 years of age for sporadic acoustic neuromas.
