Because NF1 is an unpredictable disorder, it varies widely in severity – even among two people in the same family. Some people with NF1 may be completely unaware that they are affected, experiencing ...

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic condition that raises your risk of tumors, including benign plexiform neurofibromas (PN), which grow along tissues that cover nerves. PN often can’t be ...

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow along nerves in the skin, brain, and other parts of the body. These tumors are usually noncancerous (benign), but they ...

Learning that your child has neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) comes with a range of emotions and practical concerns. While many people diagnosed with NF1 will have a normal life expectancy, the ...

Benign tumors can grow along nerves anywhere in the body, causing complications such as pain, mobility issues, and psychosocial issues. Neurofibromatosis 1-associated plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN) ...