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[|Human|] Hi. I recently discovered that my 12 year old adopted son has what I presume to be neurofibromatosis. We have a regular check up appt next week and I am wondering if I should put his diagnosis and follow thru in their hands or call a clinic myself to arrange diagnosis. Thank you.
[|AI|]  Hello! Neurofibromatosis is a disorder that refers to genetically inherited conditions. There are two types Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Type 2 The most common condition is NF1, which is a multisystemic genetic disorder. It is characterized by some brownish spots in the skin (which are known as café au lait spots because of their color), axillary freckling, skeletal abnormalities, and growth of, tumors with are called neurofibromas which are benign, or gliomas of the optic nerve. The diagnosis is usually made clinically, and the confirmation is made by a genetic examination (molecular testing). The patient usually have a first -degree relative affected. In many cases even if the child doesn't have visual loss an MRI is required to find out if optic gliomas, but routine examinations are focused in usually complications check of blood pressure, growth and learning development evaluation, eye exam, skeletal changes, There isn't any cure, for these conditions, but based on complications and eventualities some measure can be taken (like removal of neurofibromas, surgery and chemotherapy for gliomas etc.)Neurofibromatosis 2 is also genetic inherited, but it is characterized by the development of central nervous system different tumors (shchwanoma, meningioma, glioma) The diagnosis is made by genetic testing, MRI and eye and herein exams. A neurological evaluation, Maria and eyewear exams have to be annual controls. I would suggest for you to wait for the appointment and I'm sure that they will arrange the examinations and follow-up. I hope I have been of help.