NF resource: Here is a great resource where you can find lots of answers about neurofibromatosis: http://www.nfnetwork.org/
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NF2: In NF2 they are often bilateral. Most people with unilateral acoustic neuromas do not have any underlying genetic defect in their germline.
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Rare in NF1: People with genetic condition neurofibromatosis 2 often develop acoustic neuromas(AN) in both ears.NF 2 causes tumors on nerves of the head and spinal cord and can cause brain tumors. Von Recklinghausen disease of NF1with multiple café-aulait spots,cutaneous neurofibromas, plexiform neurofibromas, and bony abnorm. Extremely rare acoustic neuroma occurring in NF1.Patients without nf can have AN,
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