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==Overview of neurofibroma== | ==Overview of neurofibroma== | ||
Neurofibroma is genetic disorders of the nervous system that result in the growth of noncancerous tumors along nerves. Studies suggested that the cause of neurofibroma is related to gene mutations. There are two main forms of neurofibroma: peripheral neurofibromatosis and central neurofibromatosis. Severity of symptoms varies greatly. It depends on the nerve infiltrated. [[Acoustic nerve]] is the most commonly affected. | Neurofibroma is genetic disorders of the nervous system that result in the growth of noncancerous tumors along nerves. Studies suggested that the cause of neurofibroma is related to gene mutations. There are two main forms of neurofibroma: peripheral neurofibromatosis and central neurofibromatosis. Severity of symptoms varies greatly. It depends on the nerve infiltrated. [[Acoustic nerve]] is the most commonly affected. Nervous system examination, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may help the diagnosis. In some cases, genetic testing of a blood sample is needed to confirm the diagnosis. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Neurofibroma (patient information) | |
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| Histopathologic image of cutanous neurofibroma obtained by biopsy | |
| ICD-O: | 9540-9550 |
| DiseasesDB | 23371 |
| MeSH | D009455 |
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Overview of neurofibroma
Neurofibroma is genetic disorders of the nervous system that result in the growth of noncancerous tumors along nerves. Studies suggested that the cause of neurofibroma is related to gene mutations. There are two main forms of neurofibroma: peripheral neurofibromatosis and central neurofibromatosis. Severity of symptoms varies greatly. It depends on the nerve infiltrated. Acoustic nerve is the most commonly affected. Nervous system examination, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may help the diagnosis. In some cases, genetic testing of a blood sample is needed to confirm the diagnosis.
See also
Where to find medical care for neurofibroma?
Directions to Hospitals Treating neurofibroma