Neurofibromatosis type 3A: A rare genetic disorder characterized by areas of increased and decreased skin pigmentation and the development of many non-cancerous nerve and skin tumors some of which may eventually become malignant. The skin tumors tend to develop characteristically on the palms of the hands. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Neurofibromatosis type 3A is available below.
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Prognosis for Neurofibromatosis type 3A: the condition can result in rapid death if multiple tumors develop in the central nervous system
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