Prognosis of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1)
Prognosis for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1):
In
most cases, symptoms of NF1 are mild, and patients live normal and
productive lives. In some cases, however, NF1 can be severely
debilitating.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Neurofibromatosis Information Page: NINDS)
...
In some cases of NF2, the damage to nearby vital structures,
such as other cranial nerves and the brainstem, can be life-threatening.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Neurofibromatosis Information Page: NINDS)
...see also Overview of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1): Research More
About prognosis:
The 'prognosis' of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1) usually refers to the likely outcome
of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1).
The prognosis of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1)
may include the duration of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1), chances of complications of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1),
probable outcomes,
prospects for recovery, recovery period for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1), survival rates,
death rates,
and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1).
Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.