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Neurofibromatosis

Also Known AsVon Recklinghausen's disease.
ObligatoryMust not donate if:
History of malignant change.
DiscretionaryOtherwise accept.
See if RelevantBlood Pressure - High
Epilepsy
Malignancy
Additional InformationNeurofibromatosis is an inherited condition that causes tumours (swellings) on nerve tissue. These tumours are usually not cancerous but occasionally may become malignant. If they are in the brain they may cause epilepsy.
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DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.