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Condition: Neurofibromatosis

Also called: NF

NF refers to a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. NF includes neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and all types of schwannomatosis (SWN), including NF2-related schwannomatosis (NF2), formerly known as neurofibromatosis type 2.

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder of the nervous system. It mainly affects how nerve cells form and grow. It causes tumors to grow on nerves. You can get neurofibromatosis from your parents, or it can happen because of a mutation (change) in your genes. Once you have it, you can pass it along to your children. Usually the tumors are benign, but sometimes they can become cancerous.

There are three types of neurofibromatosis:

  •  NF1
  • NF2-related schwannomatosis. 
  • SMARCB1-related schwannomatosis
  • LZTR1-related schwannomatosis
  • 22q-related schwannomatosis
  • schwannomatosis-NOS

Genetic testing can he helpful in some cases to diagnose the different types of neurofibromatosis. There is no cure. Treatment can help control symptoms. Depending on the type of disease and how serious it is, treatment may include surgery to remove tumors, radiation therapy, and medicines.

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Clinical Trials

Search our clinical trials for those related to Neurofibromatosis.

Treatments and Procedures Related to Neurofibromatosis

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Cancer Surgery
  • Radiation Therapy

Providers Diagnosing or Treating Neurofibromatosis

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Neurofibromatosis. Review each provider for availability.

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Joseph G. Chacko, M.D.

Joseph G. Chacko, M.D. Ophthalmologist

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Analiz Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D.

Analiz Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D. Neurosurgeon

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Erika Santos Horta, M.D.

Erika Santos Horta, M.D. Neurologist

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Sami H. Uwaydat, M.D.

Sami H. Uwaydat, M.D. Ophthalmologist

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James C. Yuen, M.D.

James C. Yuen, M.D. Plastic Surgeon

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Locations Where Providers Treat Neurofibromatosis

Note that the treatment of Neurofibromatosis may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Medical Oncology Clinic

Medical Oncology Clinic

449 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-8530
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Exterior of Radiation Oncology Center and Proton Center of Arkansas

Radiation Oncology Center

3900 W. Capitol Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-664-4568
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Areas of Expertise for Neurofibromatosis

Doctor holding brain scans

Brain and Spine Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

The Neurosurgical oncology team tackles brain and spinal tumors with a true team approach.

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Cancer Care

The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.

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Neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis (Part of Cancer Care)

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder of the nervous system. It mainly affects how nerve cells form and grow.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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