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Opinion|Videos|July 16, 2024

Treatment Options and Management of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Related Plexiform Neurofibroma

Author(s)Kaleb H. Yohay, MD

A key opinion leader offers a comprehensive overview of neurofibromatosis type 1-associated plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN), detailing its symptoms, clinical manifestations, prevalence, and impact on patients' quality of life.

Episodes in this series

EP. 1 UPCOMING SERIES: Managing Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Related Plexiform Neurofibroma in Patients of Different Ages

EP. 1 UPCOMING SERIES: Managing Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Related Plexiform Neurofibroma in Patients of Different Ages

1 KOL is featured in this series.

EP. 2 Treatment Options and Management of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Related Plexiform Neurofibroma

1 KOL is featured in this series.

EP. 3 Challenges When Managing Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Related Plexiform Neurofibroma

1 KOL is featured in this series.

EP. 4 Transition of Care for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Related Plexiform Neurofibroma from Adolescent to Adulthood

1 KOL is featured in this series.

EP. 5 Current and Emerging Treatment Options for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Related Plexiform Neurofibroma

1 KOL is featured in this series.

EP. 6 Importance of Multidisciplinary Care in Management of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Related Plexiform Neurofibroma

Can you provide an overview of the available management options for NF1-PN and when various options are utilized (observation, surgery, MEK inhibitors, investigational therapies)?

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