neurofibromatosis 2

Neurofibromatosis type II (also known as MISME syndrome – multiple inherited schwannomas, meningiomas, and ependymomas) is a genetic condition which may be inherited or may arise spontaneously. The main manifestation of the condition is the development of bilateral benign brain tumors in the nerve sheath of the cranial nerve VIII, which is the 'auditory-vestibular nerve' that transmits sensory information from the inner ear to the brain. Besides, other benign brain and spinal tumors occur. Symptoms ...