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Multiple schwannomatosis caused by the recently described INI1 gene--molecular pathology, and implications for prognosis.
British journal of neurosurgery - 1 Jun 2011
Brennan Paul M, Barlow Antonio, Geraghty Alistair, Summers David, Fitzpatrick Michael M
Abstract excerpt
The most common genetic predisposition to multiple schwannoma growth is mutation of the neurofibromatosis type 2 gene. We describe a patient with multiple schwannomas and mutation in the recently described INI1 gene, which also predisposes to the disease. We explore the implications for prognosis and outcome.
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