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Treatments for Neurofibromatosis

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Neurofibromatosis: Introduction
Treatment list for Neurofibromatosis
Latest treatments for Neurofibromatosis
Discussion of treatments for Neurofibromatosis
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Neurofibromatosis: Introduction

Treatment List for Neurofibromatosis

The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Neurofibromatosis includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

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Discussion of treatments for Neurofibromatosis:

Treatments for both NF1 and NF2 are presently aimed at controlling symptoms. Surgery can help some NF1 bone malformations and remove painful or disfiguring tumors; however, there is a chance that the tumors may grow back and in greater numbers. In the rare instances when tumors become malignant (3 to 5 percent of all cases), treatment may include surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. For NF2, improved diagnostic technologies, such as MRI, can reveal tumors as small as a few millimeters in diameter, thus allowing early treatment. Surgery to remove tumors completely is one option but may result in hearing loss. Other options include partial removal of tumors, radiation, and if the tumors are not progressing rapidly, the conservative approach of watchful waiting. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Neurofibromatosis Information Page: NINDS)