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Neurofibromatosis 2 : Causes

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Causes Overview Articles

Neurofibromatosis 2
NF2 is passed down through families in an autosomal dominant fashion. This means that if one parent has NF2, any child of that parent has a 50-50 chance of having it. The main risk factor is having a family history of the condition.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 25, 2007

Specific Causes Articles

Autosomal dominant
Autosomal dominant is one of several ways that a trait or disorder can be passed down through families. If a disease is autosomal dominant, it means you only need to get the abnormal gene from one parent in order for you to inherit the disease. One of the parents may often have the disease.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 20, 2008
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