Scientific Research
Diagnosis and treatment of neurofibromatosis type 2
Li Kai, Liu Sijing, Huang Yongsheng, Zhang Jinxiang, Guo Weitao
Published 2021-11-01
Cite as IMHGN, 2021, 27(21): 3300-3304. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-1245.2021.21.006
Abstract
Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder caused by mutations in NF2 tumor suppressor genes, with specific neurological lesions. The most common clinical manifestations of NF2 are associated with the development of bilateral vestibular schwannomas; however, these patients are also prone to other multi-site neurological tumors, including meningiomas, non-vestibular schwannomas, and gliomas. Some patients may also have other characteristics, such as eye lesions. NF2 has a high incidence and severe clinical manifestations, and the management methods of related lesions mainly include surgical resection of the lesions and symptomatic treatment. In recent years, with the deeper understanding of its molecular biology, many molecular targets for hypothetical intervention have been proposed, but there is no systematic therapy to completely cure NF2. In this article, we review its clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and current treatment studies.
Key words:
Neurofibromatosis type 2; Clinical diagnosis; Treatment methods
Contributor Information
Li Kai
Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China
Liu Sijing
The Second Hospital Affiliated to Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China
Huang Yongsheng
Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China
Zhang Jinxiang
Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China
Guo Weitao
Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China
The Second Hospital Affiliated to Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China