A 31-year-old member asked:
Please tell me the life expectancy for someone with neurofibromatosis type 2?
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Dr. Ellen Altenburganswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Much better: In past the past the average life span of individuals with NF2 was shortened compared to people without NF2. Improvements in diagnosis and management have changed this statistic.I would discuss it with your neurologist since she/he knows the specifics of your condition
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Dr. Gerald Mandellanswered
Nuclear Medicine 54 years experience
65 yrs: The average life expectancy for someone with NF2 is 65 years of age.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What is the life expectancy for someone with neurofibromatosis type 2?
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Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Shortened: Life expectancy for people with NF-2 is generally shortened compared to non-affected and NF-1 affected people, but it is also highly dependent on a number of potential conditions, and available treatments. I've added a link that is more comprehensive, and I hope it helps.
http://www.ctf.org/pdf/brochures/NF2_Info_for_Patients_Families.pdf
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