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Neurofibromatosis : Phenotype, Natural History, and Pathogenesis

Resource Type

Book

Description

"From Book News, Inc. Addressing the wealth of information on NF1 and NF2 that has become available since 1992, the date of the previous edition of this volume, this volume offers 15 contributions discussing the historical background of the study of neurofibromatosis, clinical and epidemiologic features, evaluation and management, clinical genetics, the structure and function of the NF1 gene, cognitive function and academic performance, and molecular biology. Also covers abnormalities of the nervous system, tumors of the optic pathway, other malignancies, the skeletal system, vascular and endocrine abnormalities, and associated tumors. Of likely interest to clinical geneticists, medical specialists who care for this group of disorders, and neurofibramatosis patients and their families."--www.amazon.com

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Adulthood (22+)

Languages

English

ISBN

080186285X

Authors

J. M. Friedman , David H. Gutmann , Vincent M. Riccardi

Publication

1999 The Johns Hopkins University Press

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