Publications by authors named "A Ferreirinha"
Article Synopsis
- Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a rare genetic disorder that often leads to brain and skin tumors, with dermatological symptoms affecting most patients, but these symptoms are often overlooked in diagnosis.
- A study examined skin lesions in NF2 patients, finding that a significant number had skin issues years before their NF2 diagnosis, with various types of lesions identified.
- Most patients reported that these skin lesions minimally impacted their quality of life, highlighting the need for better awareness and potential earlier diagnosis to improve patient outcomes.