NEUROFIBROMATOSIS AND ITS TREATMENT
The disease is genetic in nature, inherited autosomal. The gene is localized on chromosome 17. The risk of inheriting pathology from one parent is 50%. The USA Best Doctors provide the facilities in USA. Signs of neurofibromatosis are multiple, which complicates timely diagnosis. An important symptom for the diagnosis of neurofibromatosis is the appearance of Lish nodules. Lichen nodules are whitish spots on the iris of the eye that can be visualized during an ophthalmologic examination with a special tool. The pathology is not accompanied by painful symptoms and is not determined without the use of special devices. Types of neurofibromatosis: Neurofibromatosis type 1. Also called "Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis". A classic type of disease that occurs every 3-4 thousand newborns. The cause is damage to the "NF1" gene on chromosome 17. NF1 is one of a number of genes responsible for neutralizing and destroying tumors. This type of disease affects b...