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From Mary Kugler, R.N., Former About.com Guide to Rare Diseases

Neurofibromatosis

Sunday June 29, 2008
Cafe-au-lait spots occur in NF1Neurofibromatosis is a genetic nervous system disorder that causes tumors to grow around nerves. There are three types of neurofibromatosis: type 1 (NF1), type 2 (NF2), and schwannomatosis. An estimated 100,000 Americans have a form of neurofibromatosis. Neurofibromatosis occurs in both males and females of all ethnic backgrounds.

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