What symptoms make you think of neurofibromatosis?

There are 2 froms.: Nf-1 is characterized by tumors on small nerves under the skin. The worst form of this was depicted in a movie called the "elephant man". Tumors on spinal nerves can cause numness and weakness of certain arm or leg muscles. Nf-2 is characterized by brain tumors. The most common form is a tumor on both hearing nerves. Hearing loss, dizzyness, and ringing in the ear are common symptoms of nf-2.

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). The more severe cases are usually detected earlier in life. Nf2 type includes brain tumors such as ependymomas, meningiomas, acoustic neuroma.