Management:

After diagnosis, the following investigations:

Genetics consultation
Physical examination of skin, skeleton, cardiovascular system and neurological system
Developmental assessment in children

Neurofibromas can be removed surgically (plexiforms difficult to remove in this manner)
Pain may indicate peripheral nerve sheath tumour and warrants investigation using MRI >> complete surgical excision
Chemotherapy for progressive optic nerve gliomas in children

Surveillance:

	Created by Ellie Quinn over 10 years ago

Note on Neurofibromatosis 1, created by Ellie Quinn on 30/05/2014.