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Alternative names Return to top
NF2; Bilateral Acoustic Neurofibromatosis (BAN); Central Bilateral Acoustic NFDefinition Return to top
Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on the nerves of the central nervous system, in the brain, and on the spine.
See also neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1).
Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top
NF2 is inherited, and the main risk factor is having a family history of NF2. Inheritance is autosomal dominant. If a parent has NF2, the chances of a child having it are 50-50.
Symptoms Return to top
Signs and tests Return to top
Signs include:Tests include:
Treatment Return to top
Most patients require surgery to remove tumors. Tumors also can be treated with radiation.
Support Groups Return to top
For information and support, see www.nf.org
Update Date: 11/3/2003 Updated by: Celeste Krauss, M.D., Board Certified Clinical Genetics, Clinical Cytogenetics and Pediatrics. Founding Fellow, American College of Medical Genetics. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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