Neurofibromatosis

El término neurofibromatosis se refiere a un trastorno que es genético y que tiene como resultado la formación de tumores en el tejido nervioso. A diferencia de muchas otras afecciones similares, los tumores no se aíslan en ningún área particular del sistema nervioso, por lo que la neurofibromatosis pudiera incluso afectar al cerebro o la médula espinal.

En la mayoría de los casos, los tumores resultan benignos. Sin embargo, existe el riesgo de que éstos se vuelvan cancerosos en algunas personas. Mientras que la mayoría de los pacientes experimentan solamente síntomas leves de la neurofibromatosis, este trastorno también puede llegar a provocar toda una gama de problemas de salud potencialmente serios, tales como la pérdida de audición o visión, el deterioro del aprendizaje y los problemas cardiovasculares, entre otros.

Síntomas de la Neurofibromatosis

Aunque es considerada un trastorno, existen tres variantes conocidas de la neurofibromatosis que son: la NF1, la NF2 y la schwannomatosis. Cada una de ellas se presenta con diversa sintomatología y complicaciones potenciales asociadas. Por ejemplo, los síntomas de la variante NF1, que es también la más común, pueden pasar desapercibidos fácilmente sin el diagnóstico de un profesional médico relevante y pueden incluir:

  • Manchas de color marrón claro en la piel, por lo general más de seis en número.
  • Protuberancias notables en el iris.
  • Dificultades de aprendizaje pronunciadas.
  • Protuberancias leves debajo de la piel.
  • Pecas en axilas o ingles.

Aunque menos común, la variante NF2 es más fácilmente identificable debido a la formación de tumores benignos en los oídos, que afectan típicamente la audición.
La variante más rara, la schwannomatosis, generalmente no presenta síntomas hasta que el paciente cumple aproximadamente la veintena de años, pero puede causar complicaciones graves como la pérdida muscular y el entumecimiento prolongado en varias partes del cuerpo.

Tratamiento de la Neurofibromatosis

Como los tumores que se forman debido a la neurofibromatosis afectan el sistema nervioso, la extirpación parcial o total puede ayudar a los pacientes a controlar este trastorno. Los síntomas más visibles se presentan generalmente en la infancia, y los tumores pueden evolucionar y crecer hasta el punto de causar dolor, incomodidad y otros problemas. El Vascular Birthmark Center / Centro de Marcas Vasculares de Nacimiento, ayuda en algunos aspectos que provoca este trastorno, como es en lo que respecta al manejo del dolor, la reducción de los impactos sensoriales y la promoción del desarrollo del aprendizaje.

El Dr. Greg Levitin proporcionará una evaluación que determine la mejor vía de tratamiento para cada paciente. En la actualidad, no existe una cura conocida para esta afección, por lo que el tratamiento hace hincapié en el manejo de los síntomas asociados a través de la cirugía con el fin de extirpar tumores y proporcionar así un alivio al dolor.

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Si le preocupa que usted o su hijo tengan una de las variantes de la neurofibromatosis, le recomendamos que consulte al Dr. Greg Levitin. Un diagnóstico temprano es, a menudo, crucial en el tratamiento de este trastorno, ya que proporciona mayor eficacia en su manejo, reduciendo los riesgos asociados a tumores crecientes. Si su hijo o hija lo llegara a necesitar, el Vascular Birthmark Center / Centro de Marcas Vasculares de Nacimiento, podría también referirle a toda una serie de especialistas en la materia para que, de manera conjunta, podamos asegurar que recibe la mejor atención posible.

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Abril M.

Dr. Levitin is very knowledgeable, compassionate and professional. Five years ago, I needed to find information about a birth mark that my newborn daughter started to grow a couple days after birth. I was afraid, I did not feel like I got any clear information about it through my insurance; also, they did not offer any course of treatment for it. I started to look for information, the birthmark was growing each day, information was scarce and I just got more scared. Finally, I found a video in Youtube from a grandmother who was very grateful after finding treatment for her grand daughter through The Birthmark Foundation. It was a huge blessing to me and my family. I found Dr. Levitin, I contacted him thinking he probably would not even answer. I was wrong, he kindly answered promptly, got in touch with me and soon he had a plan : ) I went to see him at the Birthmark Center in Los Angeles. He explained everything in a way that it was so clear to understand, no question I made was insignificant and his answers were each very informative. I really never have had an experience with a doctor who explains and speaks in such a way. I left his office knowing that my daughter was in the best hands and the best care. I first thank God for the Birthmark Foundation, a great organization with the highest quality of doctors. Also, a very special thanks to Dr. Levitin for all his help and kindness, for listening to my concerns and answering each and every question. And last, but no least, to the Birthmark Foundation Center in Los Angeles : ) I hope many children can find help/care in this place as I found it for my daughter. Thank you forever.

Ryan E.

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Danielle L.

we are forever grateful for Dr. Levitin. My daughter Lena had surgery to remove her hemangioma that was located on her forehead at just 6 month old. she healed beautifully and we couldn't be happier with how minimal her scar is, even almost 4.5 years later. Dr. Levitin is caring, compassionate, and such a great doctor/surgeon overall. He had our daughter's best interest and I knew she was in good hands. I highly recommend him any chance I get!

Chris

My name is Chris and I was recently treated for an AVM on my forehead by Dr. Gregory Levitin of New York (New York Eye and Ear Infirmary). Thankfully, I live within a few hours of NYC. In brief, I would like to say that Dr. Levitin is very capable doctor with a lot of experience with AVMs. He responds quickly to e-mail, texts, and phone calls. He accepts insurance. He takes a "team approach" and will be your "QB" and involve other specialists as necessary. In my particular case they were Dr. Raj Shrivastava (Mt Sinai) and Dr. Raphael A. Ortiz (Lenox Hill) in NY. I recommend contacting Dr Levitin for a consultation if you suspect you have an AVM. All 3 Drs are just good people. When I spoke to them, they treated me like like an equal. I felt like they were advising me as a close friend or family member. Like many that suffer with AVMs I was at first mis-diagnosed. What was thought to be a just a simple cyst turned out to be an AVM. Surgery to remove the cyst made the AVM about 5x bigger. My treatment entailed a few MRIs and CAT scans to determine what was going on and the treatment plan. This was followed by consultation with the 3 Drs mentioned above and finally a 2-day procedure. On day 1 Dr Ortiz embolized the AVM. On day 2 Dr Levitin and Dr Shrivastava removed the AVM from my skull and put some metal mesh there to fill the "hole". It has been 6-months since the surgery and so far I have not had any recurrence. In honor of Vascular Birthmark Awareness Day and to thank these Drs for all they have done for me, I just want to give everyone a solid reference. Finding the right doctor for this type of stuff makes all the difference.

Valle S.

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Alicia M.

This year marks the 10th that I contacted VBF for help. Since then I have been under the care of Dr. G Levitin and Dr. R. Ortiz, they are my guardian healing angels! Thanks VBF for not only helping me but also for letting me be a volunteer in the foundation whenever I am needed. A Big Hug to all from MIAMI... Alicia

Alexander G.

Totally positive experience. Dr. Levitin is a great professional. He has diagnosed and treated my nose breathing problem, significantly improving my quality of life. Office staff is very professional. Appointments always kept on time. Strongly recommend.