NF1 mutation

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a hereditary syndrome. The main manifestations of this condition include café-au-lait spots, Lisch nodules and neurofibromas. It occurs in 1 to every 2000-3000 people. In most patients NF1 is caused by mutations of the NF1 gene, located at 17q11.2. However, 5-11% of patients have deletions... Read More