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Neurofibroma nf1 too much in my body. what effects will this have on me?
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Unpredictable : At 38 if you have only skin manifestations only , nf i is inherited due to gene !7 mutation , some will develop other neurological manifestations like epilepsy , learning disabilities , skeletal deformities like scoliosis , you must see your doctor
Answered 12/20/2013
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