Magnetic resonance findings of neurofibromatosis type 2: a case report.
Neurofibromatosis type 2 is an inherited autosomal dominant syndrome, characterized by multiple neoplasms of the central and peripheral nervous system associated with ocular abnormalities. The most common tumor associated with the disease is the vestibulocochlear schwannoma (VIII cranial nerve), and as many as 10% of patients with this tumor have neurofibromatosis type 2. In this report we aim to present a 34-year-old male who was seen for bilateral hearing loss. During his workup, which included cranial computer tomography, he was found to have multiple intracranial masses. Cranial and whole spine magnetic resonance imaging showed bilateral vestibulocochlear schwannoma, multiple meningiomas, and one intramedullary tumor. Based on clinical and imaging findings the diagnostic of neurofibromatosis type 2 was made.
Spilberg
Gabriela
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Department of Radiology of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Professor Rodolpho Paulo Rocco, 255, Cidade Universitária, CEP 21941-913, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. gspilberg@gmail.com
Marchiori
Edson
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Gasparetto
Emerson L
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Cabral
Rafael Ferracini
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Takayassu
Tatiana Chinem
TC
Batista
Raquel Ribeiro
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Vieira
Isabela Garcia
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