Neurofibromatosis 2

Question 1

What is the inheritance pattern of NF2?

Answer 1

Autosomal dominant

Question 2

What are the neurological manifestations of NF2? “MISME”

Answer 2

multiple intracranial
schwannomas, meningiomas, and ependymomas.

Of the spinal tumours, schwannomas with their
characteristic “dumbbell” shape are the most
common. Meningiomas tend to involve the extramedullary
compartment while ependymomas are
usually intramedullary.

Question 3

What are the