Phenotype-Genotype Correlation in Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common autosomal dominant disorder with an incidence of ∼1 in 4,000 live births. Neurofibromin, the gene product, is ubiquitously expressed at high levels in the nervous system and functions as a tumor suppressor. Haploinsufficiency of neurofibromin through mutation leads to an increased risk of developing benign and malignant tumors in affected individuals.