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Neurofibromatosis 2

Alternative Names: NF2; Bilateral Acoustic Neurofibromatosis (BAN); Central Bilateral Acoustic NF Symptoms: Hearing loss Ringing and noises in the ears Balance problems Cataracts at a young age Changes in vision Headaches Facial weakness Coffee-colored marks on the skin Signs and tests: Signs include: Brain and spinal tumors Acoustic (related to hearing) tumors Skin tumors Text Continues Below Tests include: Physical examination Medical history MRI Genetic testing

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