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A member asked:
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).
Answered 6/15/2013
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Many manifestations: Commonly nf gradually appears with development of brown flat spots and soft nodules under the skin. The brown (café-au-lai) spots are the main symptom of neurofibromatosis. Freckling of armpits, neurofibromas orsubcutaneous bumps , which increase in number with age.. Lisch nodules (hamartomas of iris), gliomas of the optic nerve, skeletal dysplasias with limb abnormalities and scoliosis.
Answered 12/10/2013
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