Constitutional rearrangements of chromosome 22 as a cause of neurofibromatosis 2.

Authors :: Tsilchorozidou, T.
Yovos, J.G.
Menko, F.H.
Madan, K.
Lalloo, F.
Smith, P.
Malcolmson, A.
Dore, J.
Wallace, A.J.
Evans, D.G.R.
De Silva, R.
Thomas, H.
Tsaligopoulos, M.
Vogiatzis, N.
Kidd, A.
Brown, A.
Source :: Journal of Medical Genetics; Jul2004, Vol. 41 Issue 7, p529-534, 6p, 2 Color Photographs, 3 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: Discusses the constitutional rearrangements of chromosome 22 as a cause of neurofibromatosis 2. Description of neurofibromatosis type 2 as an autosomal dominant condition characterized by vestibular schwannomas; Consideration of chromosoal rearrangements; Symptomatic clinical abnormalities.

Subjects :: CHROMOSOMES
NEUROFIBROMATOSIS
ACOUSTIC neuroma
ACOUSTIC tumors
PATHOLOGY
GENETICS

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