Schwannomatosis: the overlooked neurofibromatosis?
NA Koontz, AL Wiens, A Agarwal… - American Journal of …, 2013 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
OBJECTIVE. Schwannomas are typically benign tumors that occur sporadically, in
neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), or in an entity called “schwannomatosis.” Schwannomatosis …
neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), or in an entity called “schwannomatosis.” Schwannomatosis …
Diagnostic criteria for schwannomatosis
M MacCollin, EA Chiocca, DG Evans, JM Friedman… - Neurology, 2005 - AAN Enterprises
The neurofibromatoses are a diverse group of genetic conditions that share a predisposition
to the development of tumors of the nerve sheath. Schwannomatosis is a recently …
to the development of tumors of the nerve sheath. Schwannomatosis is a recently …
Schwannomatosis: a new member of neurofibromatosis family
S Chen, C Liu, B Liu, C Yi, Z Wang, Y Rong… - Chinese medical …, 2013 - mednexus.org
Background Schwannomatosis is a recently recognized peripheral nerve polyneoplasm with
clinical characteristics and a genetic background that differ from those of neurofibromatosis …
clinical characteristics and a genetic background that differ from those of neurofibromatosis …
Vestibular schwannomas occur in schwannomatosis and should not be considered an exclusion criterion for clinical diagnosis
MJ Smith, A Kulkarni, C Rustad… - American Journal of …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Schwannomatosis is a recently delineated inherited condition that has clinical overlap with
neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). Diagnostic criteria have been developed to distinguish …
neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). Diagnostic criteria have been developed to distinguish …
Management of patients with schwannomatosis: report of six cases and review of the literature
JH Huang, SL Simon, S Nagpal, PT Nelson, EL Zager - Surgical neurology, 2004 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Schwannomatosis is a rare tumor syndrome characterized by the presence
of multiple schwannomas without the stigmata of neurofibromatosis (NF) Type 1 or 2. To …
of multiple schwannomas without the stigmata of neurofibromatosis (NF) Type 1 or 2. To …
Familial schwannomatosis: exclusion of the NF2 locus as the germline event
M MacCollin, C Willett, B Heinrich, LB Jacoby… - Neurology, 2003 - AAN Enterprises
Background: Schwannomatosis is a recently recognized disorder, defined as multiple
pathologically proven schwannomas without vestibular tumors diagnostic of …
pathologically proven schwannomas without vestibular tumors diagnostic of …
Schwannomatosis: a clinical entity distinct from neurofibromatosis type 2
P Wolkenstein, H Benchikhi, J Zeller, J Wechsler… - Dermatology, 1997 - karger.com
Background: Schwannomatosis includes multiple cutaneous schwannomas, central nervous
system tumors and various neurologic deficits. Objective: To specify the clinical presentation …
system tumors and various neurologic deficits. Objective: To specify the clinical presentation …
Schwannomatosis, sporadic schwannomatosis, and familial schwannomatosis: a surgical series with long-term follow-up
A Gonzalvo, A Fowler, RJ Cook, NS Little… - Journal of …, 2011 - thejns.org
Object The aim of this study was to provide disease-specific information about
schwannomatosis in its different forms and to present 2 particular cases of malignant …
schwannomatosis in its different forms and to present 2 particular cases of malignant …
Schwannomatosis: a clinical and pathologic study
M MacCollin, W Woodfin, D Kronn, MP Short - Neurology, 1996 - AAN Enterprises
Schwannomas are benign nerve sheath tumors that most commonly occur singularly in
otherwise normal individuals. Multiple schwannomas in a single patient are most often seen …
otherwise normal individuals. Multiple schwannomas in a single patient are most often seen …
Recognizing schwannomatosis and distinguishing it from neurofibromatosis type 1 or 2
FD Westhout, M Mathews, LS Paré… - Clinical Spine …, 2007 - journals.lww.com
Background Data Schwannomatosis has become a newly recognized classification of
neurofibromatosis. Although the genetic loci are on chromosome 22, it lacks the classic …
neurofibromatosis. Although the genetic loci are on chromosome 22, it lacks the classic …