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Neurofibromatosis 2

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Alternative Names

NF2; Bilateral Acoustic Neurofibromatosis (BAN); Central Bilateral Acoustic NF


Treatment

Most patients require surgery to remove tumors. Tumors also can be treated with radiation.


Support Groups

For information and support, see www.nf.org


Expectations (prognosis)


Complications


Calling your health care provider


Review Date: 11/21/2005
Reviewed By: Christos Ballas, M.D., Attending Psychiatrist, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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