Neurofibromatosis 2From our partner site on chronic pain, ChronicPainConnection.com.
Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on the nerves of thebrain and spine (the central nervous system). See also neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1). Alternative Names: NF2; Bilateral Acoustic Neurofibromatosis (BAN); Central Bilateral Acoustic NF Causes, incidence, and risk factors: NF2 is inherited, and the main risk factor is having a family history of NF2. Inheritance is autosomal dominant. This means that ifone parent has NF2, any child of that parent has a 50-50 chance of having it.
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