Question 1

what are the main symptoms of neurofibromatosis?

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A protean didirder: Nf-1 is disgnosed clinically using major and minor criteria. It may have symptoms or not depending upon the different possible manifestations.

Question 2

what symptoms make you think of neurofibromatosis?

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There are 2 froms.: Nf-1 is characterized by tumors on small nerves under the skin.  The worst form of this was depicted in a movie called the "elephant man".  Tumors on spinal nerves can cause numness and weakness of certain arm or leg muscles.  Nf-2 is characterized by brain tumors.  The most common form is a tumor on both hearing nerves.  Hearing loss, dizzyness, and  ringing in the ear are common symptoms of nf-2.

Question 3

when does neurofibromatosis symptoms start to develop?

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By age 5: Over 99% of neurofibromatosis (also called von recklinghausen's disease) victims will show signs of the disease by age 5.  So if you're older than that you almost certainly don't have it!

Question 4

i'm scared i might have neurofibromatosis, what symptoms should i be wary of?

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Cafe Au Lait spots: Which look like this: http://www.Sciencephoto.Com/media/259913/enlarge .  Also, the spot must appear, that is, not be there from birth (that would be a birthmark).

Question 5

sir, lumps are only symptoms of neurofibromatosis?

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Many others: There are a number of criteria necessary to make the diagnosis of neurofibromatosis.  A relative with the condition, neurofibromas (fleshy bumps), more than 5 brown patches (cafe au lait spots) > 1.5 cm in adults, freckling under the arms and groin, and eye changes (can be diagnosed by an ophthalmologist).  There are also many different forms of the condition.

Question 6

if lumps occur after 19 year and  no other symptoms of neurofibromatosis found in early age .which i seen in wikipidia? but it look like lipoma is it?

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Need to see it.: You can have one neurofibroma without having neurofibromatosis, but it's more likely, statistically, to be a lipoma. A dermatologist can usually tell the difference just by looking, but a biopsy might be necessary to know for sure. Either way, see a dermatologist so you won't need to worry about it anymore.

Question 7

how i physically examine that my lumps are only lipomas not neurofibroma? i have only lumps no other symptoms of neurofibromatosis ?my age is 27

Accepted Answer

Other signs with NF1: Some helpful clues in distinguishing the 2:
café au lait macules--irregularly shaped, evenly pigmented, brown macules. Most have 6 or more café au lait spots that are 1.5 cm or greater in diameter.
Axillary and/or perineal freckling
neurofibromas nodules may be brown, pink, or skin colored, soft or firm to the touch, and they may have the pathognomonic buttonhole invagination when pressed on.

Question 8

sir, i have no symptoms of neurofibromatosis and also not in my father and mom but some lumps are in my hand and very few on my thigh, is it lipoma?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Lipoma is a benign tumor which is the most common cause of lumps under the skin.  It has a very typical physical exam and your family doctor should be able to tell you after examining the area whether it is or not.

Question 9

i have two extremely light hyperpigmented areas that are about 2 cm and 1.5 cm each. and then two actual cafe au spots that are both less than 1cm. no other criteria at all. nf1, nf2? something else? or just normal?

Accepted Answer

Just normal: You need 6 or more cafe au lait spots to make the diagnosis, other signs are Lisch nodules in the iris, optic gliomas in the brain, fibromas in skin and kidneys

Question 10

is nf1 or nf2 associated with unilateral acoustic neuromas?

Accepted Answer

NF resource: Here is a great resource where you can find lots of answers about neurofibromatosis:
http://www.nfnetwork.org/

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I'm scared i might have neurofibromatosis, what symptoms should i be wary of?

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Sir, lumps are only symptoms of neurofibromatosis?

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If lumps occur after 19 year and no other symptoms of neurofibromatosis found in early age .which i seen in wikipidia? but it look like lipoma is it?

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How i physically examine that my lumps are only lipomas not neurofibroma? i have only lumps no other symptoms of neurofibromatosis ?my age is 27

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Sir, i have no symptoms of neurofibromatosis and also not in my father and mom but some lumps are in my hand and very few on my thigh, is it lipoma?

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I have two extremely light hyperpigmented areas that are about 2 cm and 1.5 cm each. and then two actual cafe au spots that are both less than 1cm. no other criteria at all. nf1, nf2? something else? or just normal?

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Is nf1 or nf2 associated with unilateral acoustic neuromas?

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