Neurofibromatosis- type 4- of Riccardi

Overview

Neurofibromatosis, type 4, of Riccardi: A rare genetic disorder characterized by areas of increased and decreased skin pigmentation and the development of many non-cancerous nerve and skin tumors some of which may eventually become malignant.

Symptoms

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Neurofibromatosis, type 4, of Riccardi includes the 13 symptoms listed below: * Hyperpigmented areas of skin * Hypopigmented areas of skin * Café au lait spots * Freckles in armpit * Freckles in inguinal folds * Freckles in perineum * Cutaneous neurofibromas * Plexiform neurofibromas * Pigmented iris hamartomata * Multiple benign skin tumors * Multiple benign nerve tumors * Optic nerve tumors * Central nervous system tumors

Diagnosis

These home medical tests may be relevant to Neurofibromatosis, type 4, of Riccardi: * Colon & Rectal Cancer: Home Testing o Home Colorectal Cancer Tests o Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Tests