Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is also known as Von Recklinghausen’s Disease.   The neurofibromas of NF1 were first described by Smith in 1849 but Frederick von Recklinghausen was credited with the discovery and coined the name for the disorder in 1882.  NF1 includes more than 85% of all cases of neurofibromatosis.  NF2 is referred to as central or… Read more »