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Symptoms of Neurofibromatosis
The symptoms depend on exactly where the swellings are:
- Café-au-lait patches and freckles (see section on diagnosis) can occur, as may multiple swellings in the skin that are small, jelly-like and purplish. They are not usually painful but can itch and be a nuisance if they catch on clothing or objects.
- Swellings in major nerves can cause tingling and other odd sensations in the area supplied by those nerves if it is pressed.
- Deafness, tinnitus and vertigo if a vestibular (inner ear) nerve is affected.
There are yet more symptoms and signs if the brain is affected (see 'Complications').









