Neurofibromatoses (neurofibromatosis type 1 and neurofibromatosis type 2) are benign hereditary tumour diseases in which tumours of the peripheral or central nervous system are clinically prominent.

At the Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Ulm, a working group headed by PD Dr Dieter Kaufmann is primarily concerned with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), one of the most common hereditary tumour diseases.

The clinical care of such patients requires interdisciplinary cooperation, which is provided by the Interdisciplinary Neurofibromatosis Consultation Centre at Ulm University Hospital.

Genetic counselling takes place at the Genetic Counselling Centre of the Institute of Human Genetics. PD Dr Dieter Kaufmann is one of the organisers of the Neurofibromatosis Working Group and supports self-help groups and a foundation on neurofibromatoses. Further information: Institute of Human Genetics