Neurofibromatosis type 2: A challenging case report and multidisciplinary management approach

Authors

  • Muhammad Usman Department of Medicine, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, Pakistan https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1666-4993
  • Syed Muhammad Salman Hassan Department of Medicine, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, Pakistan
  • Maria Batool Department of Medicine, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, Pakistan
  • Ramisha Chaudhary Department of Medicine, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, Pakistan
  • Salman Ahmed Malik Department of Medicine, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.21415

Keywords:

Neurofibromatosis, Neurological Disorders, Radiology

Abstract

Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a genetic disorder characterised by multiple benign tumours in the nervous system. We present the case of a 16-year-old female with NF2, seen on April 29, 2023, at Nishtar Hospital, Multan, exhibiting symptoms such as swollen left eye, chronic headache, decreased vision, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and gait issues. Diagnostic evaluation, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), confirmed NF2 diagnosis based on National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Manchester criteria. Surgical resection is the primary treatment, but the patient refused and opted for herbal treatment due to personal and socioeconomic reasons. The report highlights the challenges in NF2 management and the importance of patient preferences.

Keywords: Neurofibromatosis; Neurological Disorders; Radiology.

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Published

2025-07-01

How to Cite

Muhammad Usman, Syed Muhammad Salman Hassan, Maria Batool, Ramisha Chaudhary, & Salman Ahmed Malik. (2025). Neurofibromatosis type 2: A challenging case report and multidisciplinary management approach. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 75(07), 1128–1130. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.21415

Issue

Vol. 75 No. 07 (2025): JULY

Section

CASE REPORT

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