Neurofibromatosis type 2. Case report and review of the literature

Authors

  • Belkis Milady Herrera Pérez Especialista en Imagenología. Profesor Asistente. Máster en Longevidad Satisfactoria. Hospital Universitario “Celia Sánchez Manduley”. Manzanillo, Cuba.
  • Yadira Mantilla Villegas Especialista en Imagenología. Hospital Universitario “Celia Sánchez Manduley”. Manzanillo, Cuba.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61997/bjm.v12i1.293

Keywords:

neurofibromatosis type 2, vestibular schwannomas, neuroimaging

Abstract

Neurofibromatosis type 2 is a rare condition characterized by the presence of benign brain tumors. Because of their slow growth, the patients can be asymptomatic for many years. The presence of bilateral or unilateral vestibular schwannomas is typical, associated by meningiomas, gliomas and subcapsular cataracts. A 28-yearsold male patient is presented with a clinical history of 7 years of progressive increased volume of the left parietal region and bilateral hearing loss. Neuroimaging studies are performed. The CT scan identifies plaque meningioma and convexity meningioma. The MRI reveals the presence of bilateteral vestibular schwannomas, a neuroma of the scalp and an intramedullary tumor. The patient is diagnosed as neurofibromatosis type 2; surgical resection of the meningiomas is performed, and the patient is followed up with neuroimaging.

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Published

06-10-2023

How to Cite

Herrera Pérez, B. M., & Mantilla Villegas, Y. (2023). Neurofibromatosis type 2. Case report and review of the literature. Belize Journal of Medicine, 12(1), 32–40. https://doi.org/10.61997/bjm.v12i1.293

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2023): January-June

Section

Case Reports

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