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- * A case study of a 12-year-old girl revealed NF2 when she presented with abdominal pain, leading to the discovery of a benign nerve sheath tumor in her gallbladder that mimicked atypical symptoms.
- * This case highlights the importance of recognizing uncommon manifestations of NF2 for early diagnosis and treatment, and it emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach in patient management.
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