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Suggest Opinion On Treatment For Neurofibromatosis In 12 Year Old

Hi. I recently discovered that my 12 year old adopted son has what I presume to be neurofibromatosis. We have a regular check up appt next week and I am wondering if I should put his diagnosis and follow thru in their hands or call a clinic myself to arrange diagnosis. Thank you
Thu, 31 Jul 2014
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hi neurofibromatosis is diagnosed according to the presence of major and minor criteria, it is a big diagnosis for a 12yr old with long term implications both medically and psychologically . I suggest first you get him examined to confirm the diagnosis after you explained the same to your son about the possibility. if he is diagnosed according to the criteria to be having neurofibromatosis then he has to under go few basic investigations and examination to rule out any complications. and he has to under go regular follow up for any complications that may arise. so I suggest you to first confirm the diagnosis by making an appointment. hope this helps you in making a decision.
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Suggest Opinion On Treatment For Neurofibromatosis In 12 Year Old

hi neurofibromatosis is diagnosed according to the presence of major and minor criteria, it is a big diagnosis for a 12yr old with long term implications both medically and psychologically . I suggest first you get him examined to confirm the diagnosis after you explained the same to your son about the possibility. if he is diagnosed according to the criteria to be having neurofibromatosis then he has to under go few basic investigations and examination to rule out any complications. and he has to under go regular follow up for any complications that may arise. so I suggest you to first confirm the diagnosis by making an appointment. hope this helps you in making a decision.