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Neurofibromatosis 2 : Causes

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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 14, 2009

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. On...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 20, 2008
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