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Neurofibromatosis Type 2
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This entry is adapted from the peer-reviewed paper https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/neurofibromatosis-type-2

Neurofibromatosis type 2 is a disorder characterized by the growth of noncancerous tumors in the nervous system.

genetic conditions

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