The Piccolo died at the Gaslini hospital in Genoa Cesare Zambonsix -year -old blind boy since he was a year and a half due to an inoperable brain tumor caused by neurofibromatosisa rare pathology involving multiple organs.
«Hi Cece of my heart, you were courageous, without fear, until the end. Surrounded by our love, thanks to the angels of “Children’s shell” ofGaslini Instituteyou went away from this life that you have given a lot, without asking for anything – writes the mother Valentina on the social networks of #Cecezambon-. I made you a promise: don’t be angry with this life. And I will put it entirely to make my heart scream only beautiful things in your name. You go now, finally free! Run, quickly like light, arms open and go … ».
On social networks through the profile @la_storia_dio_ceare the family of “Cece” originally from Conegliano (Treviso) told the progress of the child he did not see with his eyes but with his heart.
What is neurofibromatosis: a rare genetic disease
Neurofibromatosis is an inheritance pathology that affects the nervous system and the skin, characterized by the formation of benign tumors called neurofibromes. These tumors can develop along the peripheral nerves and manifest themselves like nodules on the skin. The disease presents itself in two main forms:
Type 1 neurofibromatosis (NF1): also known as Von Recklinghausen’s disease, it is the most common form, with an incidence of about 1 out of 3,000 born. The distinctive signs include coffee -colored skin spots, freckles in areas not exposed to the sun and lisch nodules on the iris. In some cases, neurological and skeletal complications may occur.
Type 2 neurofibromatosis (NF2): less frequent, with an incidence of about 1 out of 330,000 born, is characterized by the presence of bilateral vestibular Schwannomi, which can cause hearing loss and balance problems. Other tumors of the central nervous system can also develop, such as meningiomas.
Both forms are transmitted with dominant autosomal mode, which means that an affectionate parent has a 50% probability of transmitting the disease to their children. Currently, there is no definitive cure for neurofibromatosis; The treatment focuses on the management of symptoms and complications through a multidisciplinary approach.