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  1. Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    NF2 is a neurologic disorder resulting from a change in the gene of the same name, the NF2 gene. When working properly, the NF2 gene prevents tumors from forming. In people with NF2, this gene is …

  2. Neurofibromatosis type II - Wikipedia

    Neurofibromatosis type II (NF2 or NF II; also known as MISME syndrome – multiple inherited schwannomas, meningiomas, and ependymomas) is a genetic condition that may be inherited or …

  3. Neurofibromatosis Type 2 - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Oct 3, 2022 · Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by the development of multiple tumors involving the central nervous system (CNS). Bilateral vestibular …

  4. Neurofibromatosis type 2: MedlinePlus Genetics

    The NF2 gene provides instructions for making a protein called merlin (also known as schwannomin). This protein is produced in the nervous system, particularly in Schwann cells, which surround and …

  5. Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) - American Cancer Society

    Feb 13, 2025 · Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2-related schwannomatosis) is a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow around nerves, often in the brain and spine.

  6. NF2-Related Schwannomatosis (Neurofibromatosis Type 2)

    NF2-related schwannomatosis (neurofibromatosis type 2) is a genetic condition that affects your skin and nervous system. Common symptoms include hearing loss, early cataracts and skin lesions from …

  7. Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2): Symptoms, Treatment, and More

    Feb 5, 2026 · Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and more.

  8. Neurofibromatosis Type 2 and Cancer Risk

    3 days ago · Neurofibromatosis type 2 is a genetic disorder characterized by multiple benign tumors that originate in the nervous system. While these tumors rarely become malignant, due to their location, …

  9. NF2: An underestimated player in cancer metabolic ... - Nature

    Jun 15, 2024 · Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a tumor suppressor gene implicated in various tumors, including mesothelioma, schwannomas, and meningioma.

  10. Neurofibromatosis, type 2 | About the Disease | GARD

    Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a disorder characterized by the growth of noncancerous tumors of the nervous system. Childhood symptoms include skin growths and eye findings. Almost all people with …