Neurofibromatosis and brainstem implants: what to do?
The histopathological changes in the temporal bones of one donor individual deceased for complications of neurofibromatosis type 2 are studied. The different modalities of presentation of neurofibromatosis and the criteria for the differential diagnosis are presented. The possibilities of the auditory brainstem implants in this pathology are discussed.
Salvinelli
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Institute of Otolaryngology, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy.
Greco
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Trivelli
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Linthicum
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FH
D001933:Brain Stem / Q000473:pathology*; D003054:Cochlear Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003056:Cochlear Nerve / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000473:pathology*; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000473:pathology*; D000160:Vestibulocochlear Nerve Diseases / Q000473:pathology*