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Diagnostic Criteria for NF-2

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Confirmed (definite) NF2:

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Bilateral vestibular schwannomas (VS) (also known as acoustic neuroma)

Presumptive (probable) NF2:

Family history of NF2 (first degree family relative) plus:
Unilateral VS or any two of the following:
meningioma, glioma, schwannoma, juvenile posterior subcapsular lenticular opacity, juvenile cortical cataract

Individuals with the following clinical features should be evaluated for NF2:

Unilateral VS plus at least two of any of the following: meningioma, glioma, schwannoma, juvenile posterior subcapsular lenticular opacities/juvenile cortical cataract
Multiple meningiomas (2 or more) plus unilateral VS or any two of the following: glioma, schwannoma, juvenile posterior subcapsular lenticular opacities/juvenile cortical cataract

NF2 Crew
   The NF2Crew is a discussion group for individuals with Neurofibromatosis Type 2, their spouses, significant others, and/or children.
Advocure
   A working advocacy group for the NF2 Crew.
Genetic Testing for NF2
   Identifies labs in the US which perform this testing.
House Ear Institute
   Offers a good FAQ page regarding NF2.
The Starkey Hearing Foundation
   Hearing aid assistance for low-income individuals.
Let Them Hear Foundation
   Provides clinical services for deaf/hard of hearing individuals.
Guide for CART Users and Doctors
Neurofibromatosis, Type 2
   Article by Beth A Pletcher, MD.
Understanding NF2
   A very helpful page from the Advocure site, including detailed images as well as text.
Acoustic Neuroma Association
   A patient member organization, providing information and support to persons diagnosed with or treated for acoustic neuroma and other benign tumors of the cranial nerves.
Evans DGR et al.: Paediatric presentation of type 2 neurofibromatosis.
   Informative article about NF2 in children.
Prigatano GP: Preparing patients for possible neuropsychological consequences after brain surgery. BNI Quarterly 11(4): 4-9, 1996.
   NF, Inc. is grateful to the author and publisher for permission to post this article.
More Facts about NF

Effects of NF2

Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF-2) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on the nerves of the central nervous system, in the brain, and on the spine. It affects one in 33,000-40,000 males and females of all races and ethnic groups. The NF-2 gene is located on chromosome 22.

Body

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