Neurofibromatosis

The Neurofibromatosis topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of neurofibromatosis.

Neurofibromatosis refers to a group of genetic conditions involving the development of tumors that may affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that send signals between the brain and spinal cord and all other parts of the body. Complications of neurofibromatosis include congenital heart defects and other vascular conditions, scoliosis, vision problems, and hearing loss.