10 Neurofibromatosis Symptoms
Slow-Growing Tumors
The symptoms patients with NF2 experience sometimes develop from slow-growing tumors. These growths are typically benign and affect the cranial, spinal and peripheral nerves. Also, they can cover the brain and spinal cord.
The tumors are masses of Schwann cells and develop on the eighth cranial nerve. Patients may experience hearing problems and problems with their balance from these tumors. Additionally, these slow-growing tumors might cause visual conditions, such as cataracts or reduced vision.
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