The neurofibromatoses: hereditary predisposition to multiple peripheral nerve tumors.

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Neurosurgeons must be aware of the neuro-fibromatoses because they frequently present with nervous system tumors. Such patients develop numerous peripheral nerve sheath tumors; fortunately, only a few of these tumors are symptomatic or malignant. The tumor burden in individual patients can be remarkable, however, producing significant morbidity and requiring extensive or repeated care by a skilled neurosurgeon....

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