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Location: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/neurofibromatosis/neurofibromatosis.htm
Description: The neurofibromatoses are genetic disorders of the nervous system that primarily affect the development and growth of neural (nerve) cell tissues. These disorders cause tumors to grow on nerves and produce other abnormalities such as skin changes and bone deformities.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Added: Tue Jul 10 2007