Neurofibromatosis 2

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Central nervous system

NF2; Bilateral acoustic neurofibromatosis; Central bilateral acoustic NF

Acoustic neuromas can be observed, or treated with surgery or radiation.

Patients may benefit from genetic counseling.

Every year, patients with NF2 should be evaluated with:

• MRI of the brain and spinal cord
• Hearing and speech evaluation
• Eye exam

For information and support, visit www.nf.org.

Review Date: 10/14/2009
Reviewed By: Luc Jasmin, MD, PhD, Departments of Anatomy and Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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