Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) Natural History Consortium

Abstract

Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is an autosomal disorder characterized by the development of multiple tumors within the brain and spinal canal. The purpose of the study is to define the growth rates and clinical course of tumors associated with NF2-affected individuals. An International consortium of clinical centers and expertise in NF2 will be developed, further expanding the infrastructure developed in the "Natural History of Vestibular Schwannomas in NF2" US Army grant. We will standardize the volumetric analysis of intracranial and spinal tumors, assess the patients' audiological, neurological, and ophthalmological functioning, and analyze molecular and clinical features of the disease over the course of 4 years.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA434786

Entities

People

  • William H. Slattery Iii

Organizations

  • House Ear Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Audiology
  • Consortiums
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Transmission
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health Services
  • Infrastructure
  • Medical Personnel
  • Natural History
  • Neoplasms
  • Neurofibromatosis
  • Neurology
  • New York
  • Ophthalmology
  • Quality Of Life
  • Questionnaires
  • Volumetric Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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