Neurofibramatosis
Symptoms of the following disorders may be similar to those of NF1. Comparisons may be useful for a differential diagnosis:
Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a rare disorder that is genetically distinct from NF1. NF2 is characterized by benign tumors on both auditory nerves (vestibular schwannomas) and in other areas of the body. Other tumors of the central nervous system may develop including meningiomas and/or ependymomas. Individuals with NF2 do not typically have cafe-au-lait macules or abnormal skin freckling. Other symptoms of NF2 may include problems with balance, buzzing or ringing in the ears (tinnitus), progressive hearing loss, or facial weakness.
Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a rare disorder that is genetically distinct from NF1. NF2 is characterized by benign tumors on both auditory nerves (vestibular schwannomas) and in other areas of the body. Other tumors of the central nervous system may develop including meningiomas and/or ependymomas. Individuals with NF2 do not typically have cafe-au-lait macules or abnormal skin freckling. Other symptoms of NF2 may include problems with balance, buzzing or ringing in the ears (tinnitus), progressive hearing loss, or facial weakness.