03/10/2026
🧠 Neurofibromatosis — Short Explanation
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and skin, causing tumors along nerves.
1️⃣ NF1:
Most common type
Café-au-lait spots
Neurofibromas
Axillary/inguinal freckling
May have optic pathway involvement
2️⃣ NF2-related schwannomatosis:
Mainly affects nerves involved in hearing and balance
Vestibular schwannomas
Hearing loss, tinnitus, balance problems
📌 Easy memory:
NF1 → Skin + Neurofibromas
NF2 → Hearing + Balance