neurofibromatosis (MONDO_0021061) is a hereditary neoplastic syndrome in which tumors grow in the nervous system. There are typically 3 main types recognized, but other forms with uncertain etiology exist. Also known as: Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis, acoustic neurofibromatosis, central Neurofibromatosis, neurofibromatosis syndrome, peripheral Neurofibromatosis, type IV neurofibromatosis of riccardi, von Reklinghausen disease.