Neurofibromatosis

Description: Neurofibromatosis is a rare disorder in the tumors and auditory nerves. There are two types of this disease and I will talk about Neurofibromatosis type 2. People with NF2 are at an increased risk of developing cataracts in the eyes and benign skin tumors. The disorder can cause hearing and balance problems.

Chromosome location: Neurofibromatosis is found on chromosome 22.

Treatment: The only way to cure it is with the help of professionals. Since this is such a rare disease there is no prominent diagnosis or teatment.

Life Expectancy: The disorder can not be determined at when you will die. But most likely you will have a normal lifespan because no real affects have taken place to deathly symptoms. It is simply just an infection of the tumor.

Support Organizations: Some organizations include the NFCA (Neurofibromatosis Clinics Association) a group that helps kids newly diagnosed with neurofibromatosis



Edited by Emily McCoy Ears, Nose & Throat Disorders