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Neurofibromatosis - 1 MedlinePlus

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Location: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000847.htm

Description: Alternative names NF1; Von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis

Definition    Neurofibromatosis-1 is an inherited disorder, characterized by formation of neurofibromas (tumors involving nerve tissue) in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, cranial nerves, and spinal root nerves.

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Added: Tue Jul 10 2007