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Schwannomatosis
rareThe least frequent form of the rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis. It is clinically and genetically distinct from NF1 and NF2 and is characterized by the development of multiple schwannomas (nerve sheath tumors), without involvement of the vestibular nerves. NF3 develops in adulthood and is often associated with chronic pain. Dysesthesia and paresthesia may also be present. Common localizations include the spine, peripheral nerves, and the cranium.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0008075 Orphanet:93921
- Part of
- Developmental defect during embryogenesisHereditary skin disorderHyperpigmentation of the skinNeurofibromatosisSchwannomaSkin neoplasm
- Also known as
- congenital cutaneous neurilemmomatosis · neurilemmomatosis · neurilemmomatosis congenital cutaneous · neurinoma · Neurinomatosis
Subtypes
Rare disease
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