What is neurofibromatosis, the disease that actor Adam Pearson suffers from?

disability – In patients, growths of nerve tissue, called neurofibromas, form under the skin

His face probably rings a bell. After starring in “Under the Skin” alongside Scarlett Johansson, actor Adam Pearson took advantage of the presentation of his latest film, “A Different Man”, at the Deauville American Film Festival to talk about his illness, neurofibromatosis type 1, which deforms his face.

“If you never see the disability, you can’t understand it,” he explained to Canal+. Because Adam Pearson’s pathology is clearly visible. His patient, neurofibromatosis type 1, also called von Recklinghausen disease, is a genetic pathology with very varied symptoms.

Nervous tissue growths

In patients, growths of nerve tissue called neurofibromas form under the skin, pediatric neurologist Cristina Victorio explains in an article for the MSD Manual. Brown spots also often develop on the skin, mostly located on the trunk, pelvis, and flexor folds(…) - 20minutes

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