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  • Vulval cancer - Causes

    Read about the risk factors that can increase your risk of developing vulval cancer, including increasing age and HPV infection.

  • Tuberous sclerosis - Treatment

    Tuberous sclerosis is a lifelong condition that requires long-term care and support from a range of different healthcare professionals.

  • Tuberous sclerosis - Features

    Tuberous sclerosis causes non-cancerous (benign) tumours to develop in many areas of the body. The condition can lead to a range of different problems, depending on where the tumours grow.

  • Prader-Willi syndrome - Symptoms

    Find out about the symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), which affects a person's physical, psychological and behavioural development.

  • Prader-Willi syndrome - Management

    Find out how Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is managed. Although it cannot be cured, you’ll be supported by a team of healthcare professionals to help you manage the condition.

  • Plastic surgery - How it's performed

    Plastic surgery can involve a number of different techniques to move and manipulate body tissue.

  • 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.

  • Side effects of an epidural

    Find out about the side effects that can happen after having an epidural and how they're treated.