Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis: Diagnosis and Management
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 279
Special Issue Editors
Interests: neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1); schwannomatosis (SWN); neurofibromas; schwannomas; malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST); gliomas; tumor management
Interests: neuro-oncology; peripheral nerve surgery; plastic and reconstructive surgery; surgical oncology
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Dear Colleagues,
Neurofibromatosis (NF) and Schwannomatosis (SWN) are complex genetic disorders that present a range of complications that significantly impact patients' lives. Both conditions can lead to the development of multiple benign tumors along nerves, causing pain, neurological deficits, deformities, and an increased risk of malignant transformation. Additionally, neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)- and NF2-related Schwannomatosis are associated with an increased risk of developing intracranial and spinal tumors. Despite advances in research, the diagnosis and management of these conditions remain challenging. Common shortcomings include variability in clinical presentation, overlapping symptoms, limited treatment options, and a lack of comprehensive management guidelines. These shortcomings make it crucial to have comprehensive and multidisciplinary approaches to effectively diagnose and manage patients with these conditions and underscore the necessity for ongoing research and innovation in the field. We therefore invite you to contribute original research articles, case studies, and reviews that offer new insights, innovative diagnostic techniques, and novel management strategies to this Special Issue. We particularly encourage submissions focusing on preclinical studies and the development of cutting-edge methodologies, including omics approaches, that have the potential to improve our understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment of these conditions.
Dr. Walter Taal
Dr. Enrico Martin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)
- neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2)
- schwannomatosis (SWN)
- neurofibromas
- schwannomas
- malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST)
- glioma
- tumor management
- genetic counseling
- quality of life (QoL)
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