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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

Helpful NF2 Links

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.
NF2 Fact Sheet
   Provides facts and information about NF2.
Genetic Testing for NF2
   Identifies labs in the US which perform this testing.
House Ear Institute
   Offers a good FAQ page regarding NF2.
Cochlear Implants in NF2
   Derald E. Brackmann, MD
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.

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