Neurofibromatosis type 2
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| Neurofibromatosis type 2 | |
|---|---|
| Term | Neurofibromatosis type 2 |
| Short definition | Neurofibromatosis type 2 - (pronounced) (NOOR-oh-FY-broh-muh-TOH-sis. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Neurofibromatosis type 2 - (pronounced) (NOOR-oh-FY-broh-muh-TOH-sis. . . ) genetic disorder in which tumors form on the nerves of the inner ear, causing hearing loss and loss of balance. Tumors can also occur in the brain and on nerves in the skull and spinal cord, causing speech, eye movement, and swallowing disorders. Also called acoustic neurofibromatosis and NF2
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neurofibromatosis type 2
- Wikipedia's article - Neurofibromatosis type 2
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