Neurocutaneous Syndromes in Children
Neurocutaneous syndromes are disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, organs, skin, and bones. The diseases are lifelong conditions that can cause tumors to grow in these areas. They can also cause other problems such as hearing loss, seizures, and developmental problems. Each disorder has different symptoms. The most common disorders in children cause skin growths.
The 3 most common types of neurocutaneous syndromes are:
Tuberous sclerosis (TS)
Neurofibromatosis (NF), including NF1, NF2, and Schwannomatosis
Sturge-Weber disease