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Having Neurofibroma From Childhood And Was Told Their Is No Treatment. Will It Pass On To Child?
Question: Dear Sir,
This is XXXXX, i am from Hyderabad, i am having neurofibroma, i am only having this in my entire family.
from the age of 10 first i saw this on my hand slowly developing on entire body and consulted doctor they said their is no treatment for this, even my both parents are Doctors, now i am 32, still ia m getting new neurofibroma's.
Last year i got married, now gifted with female baby, i am fearing about my child future whether she may also get this, i want to conclude this, for this are they an test to predict the future of my child,
are they any remides to prevent, please suggest my child future
thanking you
XXXXX
This is XXXXX, i am from Hyderabad, i am having neurofibroma, i am only having this in my entire family.
from the age of 10 first i saw this on my hand slowly developing on entire body and consulted doctor they said their is no treatment for this, even my both parents are Doctors, now i am 32, still ia m getting new neurofibroma's.
Last year i got married, now gifted with female baby, i am fearing about my child future whether she may also get this, i want to conclude this, for this are they an test to predict the future of my child,
are they any remides to prevent, please suggest my child future
thanking you
XXXXX
Brief Answer:
No tests...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If you have multiple neurofibroma, then the condition is termed as neurofibromatosis. This condition can be transmitted to offspring and the specific pattern of transmission allows us to predict that your daughter has 50% chances of getting the condition.
As far as testing is concerned, yes genetic testing to identify the affected gene is available. However considering that the test is expensive and the fact that this is only for diagnostic purpose and not therapeutic, genetic testing for all practical purpose is not done.
I understand you are concerned now. But since this condition would not harm your child, I suggest you not to worry. Besides she has 50% chances of not getting this condition.
Hope this helps you. You are free to discuss further.
Regards
No tests...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If you have multiple neurofibroma, then the condition is termed as neurofibromatosis. This condition can be transmitted to offspring and the specific pattern of transmission allows us to predict that your daughter has 50% chances of getting the condition.
As far as testing is concerned, yes genetic testing to identify the affected gene is available. However considering that the test is expensive and the fact that this is only for diagnostic purpose and not therapeutic, genetic testing for all practical purpose is not done.
I understand you are concerned now. But since this condition would not harm your child, I suggest you not to worry. Besides she has 50% chances of not getting this condition.
Hope this helps you. You are free to discuss further.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Sir,
i want to go for the test for mu daughter, is their any age limit for this test, is this test available in hyderabad, and what will the approx cost for test.
is their any remedy for me to control this neurofibromates please give a suggestion
i want to go for the test for mu daughter, is their any age limit for this test, is this test available in hyderabad, and what will the approx cost for test.
is their any remedy for me to control this neurofibromates please give a suggestion
Brief Answer:
DNA Labs India...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Before I address the first part of your query, let me remind you that testing is an expensive and unnecessary attempt. Because we do not have a means to cure the condition even if we test her to be positive.
But if you wish to go ahead with testing, you can contact DNA labs India which is the only centre in India equipped to test for genetic defects. Fortunately I think there is a branch in Hyderabad at Times Square, Barkatpura, Hyderabad - 27.
You might require a prescription request from your doctor to test the condition.
The test can be performed at any age.
As far as your second question, unfortunately the current clinical treatment does not provide cure/control over this condition. Since neurofibroma is a benign harmless condition, we surgically remove the growth whenever they cause cosmetic concern / pressure effects. Besides that, chemotherapy and radiation treatment is limited only to growth with potentials to turn cancerous.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
DNA Labs India...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Before I address the first part of your query, let me remind you that testing is an expensive and unnecessary attempt. Because we do not have a means to cure the condition even if we test her to be positive.
But if you wish to go ahead with testing, you can contact DNA labs India which is the only centre in India equipped to test for genetic defects. Fortunately I think there is a branch in Hyderabad at Times Square, Barkatpura, Hyderabad - 27.
You might require a prescription request from your doctor to test the condition.
The test can be performed at any age.
As far as your second question, unfortunately the current clinical treatment does not provide cure/control over this condition. Since neurofibroma is a benign harmless condition, we surgically remove the growth whenever they cause cosmetic concern / pressure effects. Besides that, chemotherapy and radiation treatment is limited only to growth with potentials to turn cancerous.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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