Neurofibromatosis are several genetically inherited conditions that are clinically and genetically different and carry a high possibility of tumor formation. This disorder is divided into Neurofibromatosis type 1, Neurofibromatosis type 2, and Schwannomatosis.

• It is an autosomal dominant disorder, whcih means only 1 copy of the affected gene is needed for the disorder to develop. Therefore, if only 1 parent has neurofibromatosis, his or her children have a 50% chance of developing the condition as well
• The affected child could have mild NF1 even though inherited from a parent with a severe form of the disorder

• Neurofibromatosis type 1, in which the nerve tissue grows tumors (neurofibromas) that may be benign, and may cause serious damage by compressing nerves and other tissues
• Neurofibromatosis type 2, in which bilateral acoustic neuromas (tumors of the vestibulococchlear nerve or CN8 aka schwannoma) develop, often leading to hearing loss
• Schwannomatosis, in which painful schwannomas develop on spinal and peripheral nerves