Definition: group of inherited disorders in which noncancerous tumors grow on several nerves that usually include the hearing nerve. The symptoms of NF-2 include tumors on the hearing nerve which can affect hearing and balance. NF-2 may occur in the teenage years with hearing loss. Also see acoustic neurinoma.
Neurofibromatosis Type 2 - NF-2
By Jamie Berke, About.com Guide
Updated December 03, 2008
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