A Little About Me
By Kelly990406
@Kelly990406 (206)
United States
November 21, 2006 9:20am CST
I'm 25 Yrs Old 3 Children No pets unless you count my hubby, i was born with a genetic disorder called Neurofibromatosis it was found when i was 4 months old and had my first operation at 11 months old. i have had 15 since then due for another here soon. OK so like i said its genetic it can only be passed through birth all children born to someone with NF has a 50/50 chance of getting it if you'd like to know more just reply and i will answer.
2 responses
@rave883 (140)
• India
22 Dec 06
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder of the nervous system which causes tumors to form on the nerves anywhere in the body at any time. This progressive disorder affects all races, all ethnic groups and both sexes equally. NF is one of the most common genetic disorders in the United States (one in every 3,000 to 4,000 births).
NF has two genetically distinct forms: NF-1 and NF-2. The effects of NF are unpredictable and have varying manifestations and degrees of severity. There is no known cure for either form of NF, although the genes for both NF-1 and NF-2 have been identified.
NF is an autosomal dominant genetic condition; it is not contagious. Approximately 50% of those affected with neurofibromatosis have a prior family history of NF. The other 50% of cases are the result of spontaneous genetic mutation. If an individual does not have NF, s/he can not pass it on to his/her children.
