See genetics special: Since you are on the internet at this site, I'm sure you have already educated yourself about the risks of learning disabilities, vision issues, cancer, high blood pressure, seizures, skin tumors etc. The complications can be very diverse, and many children have limited issues. A genetics specialist would be better suited to discuss this with you, and direct you to the appropriate specialist
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Some progress: Neurofibromatosis, inherited problem, with varying degrees of involvement from mild to severe. Cutaneous neurofibromas are found in majority of NF1 individuals, are rare in early childhood but tend to develop in the late teens or early twenties. There may be an increase in numbers and a growth of existing lesions at puberty or in pregnancy. Physician should monitor changes in size, rare cancer.
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