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1. Neurofibromatosis-1 (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Neurofibromatosis-1 is an inherited disorder in which nerve tissue tumors (neurofibromas) form in the skin, bottom layer of skin (subcutaneous tissue), and nerves from the brain (cranial nerves) and spinal cord (spinal root nerves.• Reviewer: Diana Chambers, MD, EdD, Certified Genetics Counselor (ABMG), Charter Member of the ABGC, Univresity of Tennessee, Memphis, TN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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2. What is a Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour? : Cancerbackup
These form lumps called plexiform neurofibromas. People who have an inherited condition called neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) have an increased risk of developing MPNST. What is a Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour?
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/QAs/SofttissuesarcomasQAs/AllQAs/related_faqs/QA...

3. Neurofibromatosis: Neurologic Disorders in Children: Merck Manual Professional -- Merck Co., In...
Cutaneous neurofibromas are soft and fleshy; subcutaneous neurofibromas are firm and nodular. Nodular plexiform neurofibromas may involve spinal nerve roots, typically growing through an intervertebral foramen to produce intraspinal and...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec19/ch283/ch283e.html

4. Neurofibromatosis type 1 definition - Health and Medical Information Produced by Doctors - Medici...
The skin neurofibromas appear later, usually in the second decade of life. The risk of malignant degeneration of neurofibromas is below 5 percent. Neurofibromatosis type 1 definition - Health and Medical Information Produced by Doctors -...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=21232

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