NF1 is a multi‐system disorder, and patients with NF1 have an increased risk for cancer (Uusitalo et al., 2016, 2017), skeletal fractures (Heervä et al., 2012), speech defects (Alivuotila et al., 2010), cardiovascular abnormalities (Friedman et al., 2002; Lin et al., 2000), congenital anomalies (Leppävirta et al., 2018), and learning disabilities (Krab et al., 2008). The gene discussed is NF1; the disease is neurofibromatosis type 1.