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a patient presents with bilateral vestibular schwannoma. what do you suspect as the cause?

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NF2
neurofibromatosis 2

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patient has cafe au last spots. what are the differentials (and how to distinguish between them)

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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

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