Neurofibromatosis Type 1 in Childhood

A great deal is now known about neurofibromatosis type 1, particularly as a result of the identification of its causative gene by positional cloning. However, effective treatments for its resulting cosmetic disfigurement, impaired cognitive performance and even life-threatening malignancy remain elusive. As Dr. Korf remarks in his Foreword: "this book's cogent and thorough description of neurofibromatosis in children will take its place alongside other major clinical studies of the disorder. [Dr. North] has tackled some of the more challenging issues, such as the basis for learning disabilities and the optimal means for early detection of optic gliomas. Her work provides a guide to the clinician and stands as a provocative challenge to the neurofibromatosis research community to further explore the basis of these problems."

Author: Kathryn North

Publisher: Mac Keith Press

Publication Date: Jun 28, 1997

Number of Pages: 142 pages

Binding: Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10: 1898683131

ISBN-13: 9781898683131