Cranial Manifestations of Neurofibromatosis Type 2: A Rare Case Demonstrating 15 Intracranial Lesions
Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF-2) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by multiple neoplasms which include meningiomas, schwannomas, and ependymomas. The most common tumors associated with NF-2 are bilateral vestibular schwannomas. We report the case of a 20-year-old female who presente...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth |
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Online Access: | http://www.mjdrdypv.org/article.asp?issn=2589-8302;year=2020;volume=13;issue=2;spage=169;epage=172;aulast=Kharat |
Summary: | Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF-2) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by multiple neoplasms which include meningiomas, schwannomas, and ependymomas. The most common tumors associated with NF-2 are bilateral vestibular schwannomas. We report the case of a 20-year-old female who presented with headaches and decreased vision. She had classical clinical presentation and imaging findings, which led to the diagnosis of NF-2. |
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ISSN: | 2589-8302 2589-8310 |