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Neurofibromatosis
Tests and diagnosis
- Eye exam Eye exam — Overview covers definition, what to expect and results of vision testing.
- MRI MRI — Overview covers definition, preparation, results of this diagnostic test.
- CT scan CT scan — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this imaging procedure.
- X-ray X-ray — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this diagnostic test.
- Genetic testing Genetic testing — Overview covers why genetic testing is done, preparation and results.
Complications
- Scoliosis Scoliosis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, screening, treatment of this abnormal spine curvature.
- Osteoporosis Osteoporosis — Comprehensive overview covers risk factors, treatment, prevention of this condition of weakened bones.
- Spinal tumor Spinal tumor — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of growth in or near spinal cord.
- Hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this potentially fatal disorder.
- Soft tissue sarcoma Soft tissue sarcomas — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of these uncommon cancers.
- Meningioma Meningioma — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this usually benign brain tumor.
Treatments and drugs
- Gamma-knife radiosurgery Gamma-knife radiosurgery — Overview covers definition, risk, results of this procedure to treat brain abnormalities.
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