Diagnostic and therapeutic process of neurofibromatosis type 1 and type 2
Neurofibromatosis is one of the most common genetic diseases. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. It is divided into two genetically distinct subtypes, characterised by multiple skin lesions and tumours of the peripheral and central nervous
Michał Leśniewski +3 more
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Prospective phase II trial of the dual mTORC1/2 inhibitor vistusertib for progressive or symptomatic meningiomas in persons with neurofibromatosis 2. [PDF]
Jordan JT +12 more
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A Practical Guide to Chromosome Microarray Interpretation for Paediatricians
ABSTRACT Introduction Chromosome microarray (CMA) is a test commonly ordered by general paediatricians. It has diagnostic yield between 10%–15% in individuals with neurodevelopmental delay, autism and/or multiple congenital abnormalities. CMA identifies copy number variants (CNV) including deletions and duplications, which may be pathogenic, variants ...
Zachary E. McPherson +10 more
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Neurofibromatosis 1 and 2 have historically been grouped together. However they represent two distinct diseases separated both genetically and clinically.
George Tharakan
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Pneumosinus dilatans and orbital meningioma in neurofibromatosis type 2
Pneumosinus dilatans and orbital meningioma in neurofibromatosis type 2. We report on a 9-year-old boy with neurofibromatosis type 2 and a progressive proptosis of the left eye.
T. Vauterin +4 more
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Erratum to "Neurofibromatosis 2: Rare constellation of findings with extensive cranial nerve involvement" [Radiology Case Reports 16 (2021) 157-165]. [PDF]
Hiremath R, Dakshin V, Agrawal S.
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Tongue schwannomas associated with neurofibromatosis type 2
Schwannomas are typically solitary benign neural tumors; however, multiple lesions associated with the rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) have been reported in some cases.
Harusachi Kanazawa +6 more
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Building a precision therapeutics program at a tertiary care children's hospital
Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.
Luke Hamilton +8 more
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Neurofibromatosis (NF) is one of the most common genetic disorders. Inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion, this phacomatosis is classified into two genetically distinct subtypes characterized by multiple cutaneous lesions and tumors of the ...
Gerber PA +7 more
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Periodontal Disease and Salivary Gland Dysfunction in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case–Control Study
ABSTRACT Objectives Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) presents with diverse systemic and oral manifestations. The aim of this study was to investigate the periodontal status and salivary alterations in NF1 individuals. Methods A total of 38 individuals with NF1 diagnostic criteria were compared with a control group paired by age and sex.
Eloá Borges Luna +6 more
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