Neurofibromatosis Quiz

This is a disorder that causes tumours to grow on the nerves in the spinal cord or brain. The tumours are usually benign, but can occasionally become cancerous. The disorder can be inherited or can arise sometime during life due to gene mutation. There are three kinds of neurofibromatosis with different symptoms, and they are usually diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood.

• Red or yellow skin lumps

• Many lumps appearing on the skin

• Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth

• Skin hardening

• Lumps under the skin

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Eye are bulging or jutting out

There is no cure, but the symptoms of neurofibromatosis can be managed. Tumours can be targeted with surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, while for children their developmental progress is closely monitored.