Neurofibromatosis 2

Authors

  • M. V. Kvasnitsky Ternopil city municipal hospital of emergency medicine, Ternopil, Ukraine

Keywords:

нейрофіброматоз 2, центральний нейрофіброматоз, НФ2, нейрофіброматоз 2 типу, двобічний слуховий нейрофіброматоз

Abstract

A hereditary disease neurofibromatosis 2 is discussed in the review. The genetics and epidemiology are presented. The author represents diagnostic criteria, clinical signs, and methods of verification of the disease. Strategy of treatment is shown. Surgical aspects of treatment are detailed.

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Kvasnitsky, M. V. Neurofibromatosis 2. Ukrainian Neurosurgical Journal, (2), 14–21. Retrieved from https://theunj.org/article/view/91805

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