Opinion|Videos|August 13, 2024
Importance of Multidisciplinary Care in Management of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Related Plexiform Neurofibroma
Author(s)Kaleb H. Yohay, MD
Kaleb Yohay, MD, an expert in NF1-PN, emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary and comprehensive team care in managing the condition, detailing the essential team members required to facilitate a successful transition from adolescent to adult care.
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What is the role of a multidisciplinary and comprehensive team care in the management of NF1-PN, and who are the necessary team members to help accomplish successful transition?
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