Article
Neurofibromatosis type 1.
Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 1994
Legius E, Descheemaeker M J, Fryns J P, Van den Berghe H
Abstract excerpt
The authors review the present data on the clinical and molecular aspects of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). In the clinical part attention is given to the frequent observation of learning disabilities in NF1 children. In these children visual-spatial integration deficits and an increased incidence of school performance problems are observed. The NF1 gene is located on chromosome 17 (17q11.2), and is highly...
Topics
- Child
- Chromosome Aberrations
- Chromosome Disorders
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 17
- Genes, Dominant
- Genes, Neurofibromatosis 1
- Genotype
- Humans
- Learning Disabilities
- Neurofibromatosis 1
- Phenotype