Neurofibromatosis type 2 initially presenting as a preauricular mass: a case report
Abstract Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a rare genetic disease involving multiple tumors of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Most patients with NF2 have bilateral vestibular schwannomas; nonvestibular schwannomas may also develop. While the majority of patients may present with hearing...
Main Authors: | Wei-Che Lan, Yu Aoh, Rui-Yun Chen, Hui-Chi Tien, Chia-Der Lin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-020-00438-1 |
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