Neurofibromatosis Type 2

Overview

Neurofibromatosis type 2 is a rare genetic condition that affects your nervous system and causes tumors to develop in your nervous system. People who have neurofibromatosis type 2 develop tumors on the nerves that affect their hearing and balance on both sides of their body (vestibular schwannomas or acoustic neuromas). You also may develop tumors in your brain (gliomas), along the protective lining of your brain and spinal cord (meningiomas) or in other areas of your body.

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Expertise and experience. Mayo Clinic doctors have experience in evaluating and treating neurofibromatosis type 2 and other nervous system (neurological) conditions. The integrated team of specialists in the Neurofibromatosis Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota provides comprehensive care and support for you and your family.
• Teamwork. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in nervous system conditions (neurologists), doctors trained in nerve surgery (neurosurgeons), doctors trained in hereditary conditions (medical geneticists), doctors trained in musculoskeletal conditions and surgery (orthopedic surgeons), doctors trained in head and neck conditions (otorhinolaryngologists), doctors trained in skin conditions (dermatologists) and doctors in several other areas work together to help you manage complications and symptoms of neurofibromatosis type 2.
• Research. Doctors conduct research studying new or improved treatments for neurofibromatosis, including new surgical techniques.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery and for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery and for orthopedics.

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