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If the cysts grow in different areas. is there a genetic disease that would cause this?

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Dr. Peter Francis answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

NF?: There are a number of genetic conditions that cause 'cysts' to grow in different parts of the body. One of the most common would be neurofibromatosis, nf-1.

Answered 8/16/2013

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