Title of article
Imaging Findings for Bilateral Giant Vestibulocochlear Schwannoma
Author/Authors
Deniz Bulut، Mehmet نويسنده , , Yavuz ، Alpaslan نويسنده , , Aydın ، Bora نويسنده , , Gülşen، İsmail نويسنده , , Batur، Abdussamet نويسنده ,
Issue Information
ماهنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2016
Pages
3
From page
518
To page
520
Abstract
Neurofibromatosis type 2 mostly develops with multiple neoplasms of the central and peripheral nervous system and is associated with ocular abnormalities.
The presented case is a 19-year-old female patient with bilateral vestibulocochlear schwannomas in both pontocerebellar corners, intradural intra-extramedullary masses, and multiple neurofibromas in the spinal canal.
The clinical picture for NF-2, also called central neurofibromatosis, is completely different from von Recklinghausen disease. Untreated bilateral vestibulocochlear schwannoma may cause hydrocephalus in NF-2, and lead to death. Therefore, it is recommended to carefully monitor and treat bilateral vestibulocochlear schwannoma in accordance with its stage.
Keywords
hydrocephalus , Bilateral giant vestibulocochlear schwannoma , Neurofibromatosis type 2
Journal title
Archives of Iranian Medicine
Serial Year
2016
Journal title
Archives of Iranian Medicine
Record number
2404612
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