What is Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II?

What is Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II?

• Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II: A rare genetic disorder characterized by areas of increased and decreased skin pigmentation, acoustic neuromas and the development of many noncancerous nerve and skin tumors some of which may eventually become malignant - it is a more severe form of type I neurofibromatosis.

Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II: Introduction

Types of Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II:

Broader types of Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II:

• Nervous system conditions
• Genetic conditions
• Benign tumors
• Skin tumors
• Skin conditions
• Neurological system tumors
• more types...»

How serious is Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II?

Complications of Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II: see complications of Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II

What causes Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II?

Causes of Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II: see causes of Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II

What are the symptoms of Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II?

Symptoms of Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II: see symptoms of Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II

Complications of Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II: see complications of Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II

Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II: see treatments for Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II

Name and Aliases of Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II

Main name of condition: Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II

Type II Neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II: Related Conditions

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II:

• Type 1 neurofibromatosis
• Cafe au lait spots
• Von Recklinhausen disease
• Autoosmal dominant disordre

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