Neurofibromatosis 1 and neurofibromatosis 2: a twenty first century perspective.

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Historically, neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) has been inextricably linked with neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2). Both are inherited autosomal-dominant neurocutaneous disorders that have high de novo mutation rates and carry a high risk of tumour formation. However, they are clinically and genetically distinct diseases and should be considered as seperate entities. NF1 is a common disease that mainly affects the skin and...

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