How Many Spots?: Findings of neurofibromatosis include the following: six or more light brown “café-au-lait” spots on the skin measuring more than 5 millimeters in diameter ; freckling in the area of the armpit or the groin; two or more growths on the iris of eye (lisch nodules); a tumor on the optic nerve; (abnormal development of the spine (scoliosis), temple bone or tibia (leg bone).
Answered 1/17/2014
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Variable: Nf is very variable in expression and progression.Nf1 can affect the skin(neurofibromas, cafe au lait spots) , eyes( gliomas), bones( scoliosis and pseudarthrosis)nerves with neurofibromas, and a person's general constitution (adhd and mental retardation).More severe cases are usually detected earlier in life.Brain areas of dysplasia or tumor can occur.Neurologist and possible mr of brain suggested.
Answered 8/12/2014
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Maybe,maybe not: NF patients are at risk of seizures, as are any other kid. I would discuss the matter with your doc, with more data about the time, length, type ,frequency and other features.With enough data, your doc may help you8 sort that out.
Answered 10/7/2014
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