Neurofibromatosis: Diagnosis & Tests (NF1, NF2, VonRecklinghausen's Disease, Phakomatosis, Neurocutaneous Disorder, Peripheral Neurofibromatosis, Bilateral Acoustic Neurofibromatosis, BAN)

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Neurofibromatosis

Alternate Names : NF1, NF2, VonRecklinghausen's Disease, Phakomatosis, Neurocutaneous Disorder, Peripheral Neurofibromatosis, Bilateral Acoustic Neurofibromatosis, BAN

Neurofibromatosis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

The doctor will start with a thorough medical history and physical exam. He or she will look for changes in skin, tumors, and bone abnormalities. A parent or sibling with NF will also lead the doctor to suspect NF in the child. When a doctor suspects NF2, x-rays and MRI /CAT scans of the brain and spine may be ordered. Blood tests for both NF1 and NF2 are also available.

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Author: Kathleen A. MacNaughton, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Melinda Murray Ratini, DO
Date Reviewed: 01/17/03

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