Neurofibromatosis 1 and 2

The neurofibromatoses are clinically and
genetically different autosomal dominant
hereditary diseases that predispose to benign
and malignant tumors of the nervous system.
Numerous different forms are known. The most
important are neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1, von
Recklinghausen disease, MIM 162200) and neurofibromatosis
2 (NF2, MIM 101000).