Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are the symptoms of von recklinghausen's disease?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Tan/brown spots: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (von recklinghausen's) is diagnosed if the patient has two or more neurofibromas, six or more "cafe au lait" spots (>1.5 cm in adults), many freckles in the armpits, affected relative . Other diagnostic criteria require doctor: optic gliomas (tumors behind the eye), 2 or more lisch nodules (found in iris of eye), and certain bone lesions. 2 or more of above needed.
Answered 10/1/2014
5.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is a progressive neurological disease that affects adults (in 30's or 40's) where the patient approximately 10-20 years after onset of symptoms?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are the symptoms of a disease knows as "Chikunguya"?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What is the treatment for von recklinghausen's disease?
Please let me know if there is a cure for von recklinghausen's disease?
Please let me know if there is a cure for von recklinghausen's disease neurofibromas?
Can your body clear Lyme disease on its own? Whats the longest that can take? Im worried that I got it years ago but never tested for it. Could it cause long term symptoms if this happened?
What are the symptoms of addison s disease like?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
