Question
How should parents cope when their four-year-old child is diagnosed with multiple neurofibromas?
Answer
When a child is diagnosed with multiple neurofibromas, parents should closely monitor the child and regularly undergo relevant checks. Multiple neurofibromas are a neuroectodermal abnormality caused by dominant inheritance, primarily manifested as soft fibromas on the trunk and limbs, ranging in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. They may be skin-colored, pink, or brown and grow slowly as the child ages. In terms of treatment, symptomatic treatment is mainly adopted. If skin changes affect appearance or tumors cause pain, or there is a suspicion of malignant transformation, surgical removal should be considered. Parents should