What is Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)?
A simple animated video about Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a genetic condition that causes lumps to grow on the nerves. We explain why it occurs, the main signs, the complications to be aware of, and how it is managed.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:36 Features of NF1
2:19 Managing NF1
REFERENCES:
Evans D G, Howard E, Giblin C, Clancy T, Spencer H, Huson S M & Lalloo F (2010) Birth incidence and prevalence of tumour-prone syndromes: estimates from a UK family genetic register service. Am J Med Genet A: 2010 Feb; 152A (2):327-32. Doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.33139
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20082463
Ferner R., Huson S., Thomas N., Moss C., Willshaw H., Evans G., Upadhyaya M., Towers R., Gleeson M., Steiger C. & Kirby A. (2007) Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of individuals with neurofibromatosis 1. Journal of Medical Genetics 44, 81โ88. 10.1136/jmg.2006.045906 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17105749
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This video was developed with the Childhood Tumour Trust (CTT), with special thanks to Dr Carly Jim, Manchester Metropolitan University and Vanessa Martin, CTT
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