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Neurofibromatosis AAOS

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Description: Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder (can be passed from parent to child). Neurofibromatosis (NF) affects development and growth of nerve cell (neural) tissues. It causes tumors to grow on nerves (neurofibromas) on or under the skin anywhere in the body. The tumors are usually not cancerous (benign), but in some cases they can be disfiguring. NF can also cause skin changes, bone deformities and other problems

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Added: Tue Jul 10 2007