People with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) develop tumors on nerves throughout their bodies. These tumors are usually benign—meaning they don’t spread to other parts of the body and are not considered life-threatening—but they can still cause serious medical problems such as blindness, especially when they form in the brain and nerves.
Epilepsy drug stops nervous system tumor growth in mice
People with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) develop tumors on nerves throughout their bodies. These tumors are usually benign—meaning they don't spread to other parts of the body and are not considered life-threatening—but they can still cause serious medical problems such as blindness, especially when they form in the brain and nerves.