Neurofibromatosis type refers to a specific kind of disorder that affects the nervous system. It is a condition where tumors grow on the nerves throughout the body. Full definition
Spots of skin that are akin to coffee stains and are grouped together by six or more may indicate the existence of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF - 1) in your baby. (newkidscenter.com)
In the United States, the ABI is approved for use only in patients 12 years or older with neurofibromatosis type II, an inherited disease that causes a non-malignant brain tumor on the hearing nerve, but it has shown limited effectiveness in adults. (sciencedaily.com)
The study was carried out in mice to mimic a common brain tumor arising in a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). (sciencedaily.com)