Neurofibromatosis : A Handbook for Patients, Families, and Health Care Professionals / by: Korf, Bruce R., Rubenstein, Allan E..

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Korf, Bruce R., Editor.

Contributor:

National Neurofibromatosis Foundation (U.S.)

Rubenstein, Allan E., Editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Neurofibromatosis.

Nerves--Tumors.

Nerves.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (265 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Thieme Medical Publishers, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This collaborative monograph covers the diagnosis, clinical overview, genetics, impact on the patient, and various problem areas associated with ...

Contents:

Neurofibromatosis: A Handbook for Patients, Families, and Health Care Professionals; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction and History; 2 The Many Faces of Neurofibromatosis; 3 The Pathogenesis of Neurofibromatosis 1 and Neurofibromatosis 2; 4 Genetics and Genetic Counseling in Neurofibromatosis 1 and Neurofibromatosis 2; 5 Diagnosis and Overall Management of Neurofibromatosis 1; 6 Neurofibromas and Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (MPNST) in Neurofibromatosis 1; 7 Other Neural Tumors and Nervous System Abnormalities in Neurofibromatosis 1

8 Cognitive Function and Learning Disabilities in Neurofibromatosis 19 Other Features of Neurofibromatosis 1; 10 Diagnosis and Overall Management of Neurofibromatosis 2; 11 Management of Particular Neurofibromatosis 2 Features; 12 Schwannomatosis; 13 Psychosocial Impact of Neurofibromatosis; 14 Practical and Quality-of-Life Issues; 15 Research About Neurofibromatosis; Appendix; Glossary; Index

Notes:

Rev. ed. of: Neurofibromatosis / edited by Allan E. Rubenstein, Bruce R. Korf.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.

ISBN:

9786612865053

9781638530428

1638530424

9781604065138

1604065133