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1
Q
a patient presents with bilateral vestibular schwannoma. what do you suspect as the cause?
A
NF2
neurofibromatosis 2
2
Q
patient has cafe au last spots. what are the differentials (and how to distinguish between them)
A
differentials:
- mccune albright syndrome
- neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1)
how to differentiate:
mccune albright syndrome is also associated with endocrine disorders eg bushings, pituitary, adrenal problems
NB: both conditions are genetic