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What is missing in a person with NF2?
A person with NF2 is typically born with one unchanged and one changed or missing NF2 gene in every cell of their body. Sometimes they inherit this change from their mother or father
When will a person with NF2 develop an acoustic neuroma?
The mean age of onset of acoustic neuroma in NF2 is 31 years of age versus 50 years of age for sporadic acoustic neuromas.
What chromosome does Neurofibromatosis effects?
WOW!! That guy is amazing. A chicken? Histerical, Neurofibromatosis affects only chromosome number 23. It also will affect the brain and is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder.It is when your chromosome has a chicken.
Is there a connecton between Neurofibromatosis type 2 and plantar fascial fibromatosis?
Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and plantar fascial fibromatosis are distinct conditions with different underlying mechanisms. NF2 is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of tumors on the nerves, primarily affecting the central nervous system, due to mutations in the NF2 gene. Plantar fascial fibromatosis, on the other hand, involves the thickening of the plantar fascia due to abnormal fibroblast proliferation and is not directly linked to NF2. While both conditions can involve fibrous tissue growth, there is no established direct connection between them.
When should a diagnosis of NF2 be considered?
should be considered in someone under the age of 40 who has a unilateral acoustic neuroma. Someone with a unilateral acoustic neuroma and other family members diagnosed with NF2 probably is affected with NF2
Is the SRY gene responsible for testosterone?
Indirectly. The SRY gene is responsible for activating the gene responsible for testosterone production (thereby causing 'maleness' in a developing foetus).
What gene is responsible for the wings on a bat?
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Is there a gene responsible for alcoholism?
There is no gene known to cause alcoholism.
What does the normal gene responsible for hypokalemic periodic paralysis responsible for?
The normal gene is responsible for a muscle protein controlling the flow of calcium during muscle contraction.
What does the normal gene responsible for hyperkalemic periodic paralysis responsible for?
The normal gene is responsible for a muscle protein controlling the flow of sodium during muscle contraction.
What is the gene responsible for baldness?
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Why are genetic specialists called in after a diagnosis of acoustic neuroma is made?
The purpose of this evaluation is to obtain a detailed family history and check for signs of NF2. If NF2 is strongly suspected then DNA testing may be recommended
