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Neurofibromatosis ( NF-1) Autosomal dominant. Jazmarel Brinson April 1 st , 2013 Mr. Lewis, Biology . Medical . Inherited. population. Prenatal testing- may be used to identify the existence of NF-1 in the fetus. Post-natal testing-.
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Neurofibromatosis ( NF-1)Autosomal dominant Jazmarel Brinson April 1st, 2013 Mr. Lewis, Biology
Medical Inherited population Prenatal testing-may be used to identify the existence of NF-1 in the fetus. Post-natal testing- It is a human genetic disorder. It is possibly the most common inherited disorder caused by a single gene in the nervous system caused by mutation Each affected person usually has one affected parent. The chance a child will inherit the mutated gene is 50% The incidence of NF-1 is about 1 in 3500 live births., and malignancy is the most common cause of death Diagnose Loss of hearing Weakness of the muscles of the face Dizziness Poor balance Uncoordinated walking Colored in the eye Freckles Birthmarks tumor symptoms
Personal Life • I starts off as a little red mark when your young , the red marks become bigger and bigger • If you tried to remove the tumors that grow it would eventually grow back. • if you have a tumor or your face it could cause headaches and make it difficult to eat because the tumor can become very big. • difficult to live your life with this disorder because the tumors become bigger and bigger each day and it’s very hard to hide so most people get negative feedback from people. • typical people with this disorder has to schedule multiple appointments and surgery appointments as well. • When you have NF-1 you become real dizzy , so it’s hard to keep stabled.
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Organizations http://books.google.com/books?id=M4Usm36YfsMC&pg=PA122&dq=organizations+for+NF1&hl=en&sa=X&ei=C_daUdKaL4Wz4AOmh4CYBw&ved=0CDcQ6AEwAA http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/neurofibromatosis/org_neurofibromatosis.htm