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neurofibromatosis [¦nu̇r·ō·fī‚brō·mə′tō·səs] (medicine) A hereditary disease characterized by the presence of neurofibromas in the skin or along the pathway of peripheral nerves. Also known as fibroma molluscum; multiple neurofibroma; multiple neurofibromatosis; neurinomatosis; neuroblastomatosis; Smith-Recklinghausen's disease. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Davis WB, Edgerton MT, Hoffmeister SE Neurofibromatosis of the head and neck. Parents' responses to their child's diagnosis of neurofibromatosis 1 . The disease, known as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), affects an estimated 1 in 3,000 people worldwide. |
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