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How could you get neurofibromatosis without it being in your past family genetics?
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New mutation: Although this is well known to be transmitted as a dominant mutation, as many as 30% represent mew mutations in the patient.
Answered 6/3/2014
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Mutation: 50% of new NF1 cases are mutations and do not arise from inheritance. NF1 has autosomal dominant inheritance.Descendants of an affected individual have 50% risk of inheriting the altered NF1 gene.
Answered 2/17/2015
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