NF2 – The state of play
This scientific section provides an overview of NF2-related schwannomatosis, otherwise known as neurofibromatosis type 2.
NF2 – The state of play (French only)
Download PDFThis scientific section covers a number of important topics and issues. Here are some of the important points covered:
- Introduction
- NF2 syndrome
- NF2: A genetic disease
- Genetic mutation
- The NF2 gene and its mutations
- The biological function of the Merlin protein
- NF2 symptoms
- Hearing loss and balance problems
- Current care
- Epileptic seizures and headaches
- Meningiomas
- Ependymomas – Ependymal cell tumours
- Neuropathies
- Ocular manifestations
- Therapeutic research strategies
- Gene therapy