Incidence and prevalence of neurofibromatosis type 1 and 2: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Tin-Suet Joan LeeMeera ChopraRaymond H KimPatricia C ParkinCarolina Barnett-Tapia

Published in: Orphanet journal of rare diseases (2023)

We present updated estimates of the incidence and prevalence of NF1 and NF2, to help plan for healthcare access and allocation. The prevalence of NF1 from screening studies is higher than from medical record studies, suggesting that the disease may be under recognized. More studies are needed regarding the prevalence of NF2.

Keyphrases

risk factors
signaling pathway
healthcare
lps induced
pi k akt
oxidative stress
nuclear factor
immune response
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