
Opinion|Videos|August 6, 2024
Current and Emerging Treatment Options for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Related Plexiform Neurofibroma
Author(s)Kaleb H. Yohay, MD
A healthcare expert examines Mirdametinib as an investigational treatment for NF1-PN, focusing on its potential role in managing the condition in adolescents and adults who have moved beyond pediatric care.
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- Mirdametinib is currently being investigated as a treatment option for adolescents and adults who have transitioned out of adolescent care who are living with NF1-PN. Can you comment on the recent phase II data?
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