Neurofibromatosis type II – case report
Journal Title: Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis - Year 2014, Vol 68, Issue 5
Abstract
We present a case report of a 49-year-old female patient with type II neurofibromatosis (NF-2), recognized at the age of 34. NF-2 is one of the phakomatoses in which multiple neoplasms of the central nervous system (CNS) occur: neuromas (Schwannomas), meningiomas, ependymomas, pilocytic astrocytomas and other benign neoplasms. NF-2 is an incurable genetic disorder and the only way to treat patients is detailed diagnostic imaging, early recognition and removal CNS tumors. The most important aspect is to recognize and cure Schwannomas of the acoustic nerve in their early stages because it is the only way to prevent hearing loss and to help NF-2 patients to maintain a good quality of life. The main way to treat Schwannomas of the acoustic nerves is their surgical removal.
Authors and Affiliations
Wojciech Ślusarczyk, Anna Antonowicz-Olewicz, Stanisław Kwiek, Damian Kocur, Piotr Bażowski, Nikodem Przybyłko, Wiesław Marcol, Krzysztof Suszyński, Adam Wlaszczuk, Ryszard Sordyl, Joanna Lewin-Kowalik
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