What is the prognosis for someone with schwannomatosis?
Because so little is currently understood about schwannomatosis, it is difficult to determine the prognosis for people who are affected….
Because so little is currently understood about schwannomatosis, it is difficult to determine the prognosis for people who are affected….
There is no one treatment course that is right for everyone with schwannomatosis, and as of yet there are no…
The genetics of schwannomatosis are not yet clearly understood so it can be difficult in some families to determine who…
Genetic testing for the INI1 gene is available and can be coordinated for families in which testing would be appropriate….
The diagnosis of schwannomatosis is made on the basis of clinical findings. Individuals are considered to have definite schwannomatosis if…
As schwannomatosis is a recently recognized disorder, the full spectrum of symptoms is not yet known. For some people, the…
While schwannomatosis is a genetic condition, it does not have a clear pattern of inheritance like NF1 and NF2. Also,…
The incidence of schwannomatosis is not known yet. Some estimates are as high as 1 in 40,000 people.
Schwannomatosis is a rare form of neurofibromatosis that has only recently been defined. Similar to people with neurofibromatosis type 2…
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