The diagnosis and management of neurofibromatosis 2 in childhood.

doi:10.1016/s1071-9091(98)80003-x

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The diagnosis and management of neurofibromatosis 2 in childhood.

Seminars in pediatric neurology - 1 Dec 1998

MacCollin M, Mautner V F

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Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is an autosomal-dominant condition that causes multiple benign nervous system tumors, especially vestibular schwannoma. Although frequently confused with the more common neurofibromatosis 1, NF2 presents a distinct set of diagnostic, genetic, and management issues. The p...

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Adolescent
Adult
Child
Child, Preschool
Chromosome Aberrations
Chromosome Disorders
Genes, Dominant
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Neurofibromatosis 2

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