This genetic condition causes tumors to form on nerves throughout the body, often showing up as skin changes. The right treatment and management approach can help address symptoms and potential ...

This month, our discussion focuses on the clinical management of plexiform neurofibromas in the era of selumetinib, a MEK inhibitor medication that was approved by the FDA in 2020 for the treatment of ...

In previous blogs, I’ve discussed to the fact that NF is a highly variable condition that can manifest differently among affected individuals. For example, two people within the same family can have ...

Treatment for neurofibromatosis type 1 may involve surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or other methods. In some cases, doctors may take a “wait and see” approach. Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), ...

Panelists discuss how neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is typically diagnosed in early childhood using National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical criteria, with genetic testing supporting unclear ...