How is Schwannomatosis Different from Other Neurofibromatoses?
While all three types of neurofibromatoses involve the growth of tumors on nerves, schwannomatosis is distinct in several ways. Unlike NF1, schwannomatosis does not typically involve skin changes or the development of optic gliomas. Unlike NF2, schwannomatosis does not usually lead to the development of bilateral vestibular schwannomas (tumors on the nerves that affect hearing and balance). The genetic mutations involved in these disorders also differ.
