What Is Neurofibromatosis?
6. Neurofibromatosis 2 Complications
In addition to the symptoms already mentioned, neurofibromatosis 2 can also result in complications, some of which can be rather severe. These complications can include a total loss of hearing, and the patient may also develop small, benign tumors on their skin. Pain and numbness in the extremities will also occur in some cases.
Facial nerve damage may also occur, and this can cause the patient’s face to droop. Another potential complication is that meningiomas may develop. These are multiple tumors on the spine and/or brain. These tumors will usually be benign, but they will still need to be removed surgically.
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