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  • Neurofibromatosis type 2

    Neurofibromatosis is the name for a number of genetic conditions that cause tumours to grow along your nerves. Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a rarer form of the condition.

  • Neurofibromatosis type 1

    Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic condition that causes tumours to grow along your nerves. The tumours are usually non-cancerous and so usually cause only mild symptoms.

  • Neurofibromatosis type 2 - Treatment

    There is currently no cure for NF2, so management focuses on regular monitoring and treating problems as and when they arise.

  • Neurofibromatosis type 2 - Symptoms

    Symptoms of neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) typically start during the late teens or early twenties but may develop at any age.

  • Neurofibromatosis type 1 - Treatment

    There is currently no cure for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), so management involves regular monitoring and treatment for any problems as and when they arise.

  • Neurofibromatosis type 1 - Symptoms

    The severity of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) can vary considerably. The condition is often mild and causes no serious health problems, but some people experience severe symptoms.