Schwannoma of spinal nerve roots is seen in?
Correct Answer: Neurofibromatosis 1
Description: Schwannoma is a benign tumor arising from Schwann cells of cranial and spinal nerve roots. NF-1 is associated with an increased incidence of schwannomas of spinal nerve roots. MC schwannoma is vestibular schwannoma or acoustic neuroma arises from vestibular poion of 8th cranial nerve. Patients with NF-2 have an incidence of vestibular schwannomas that are frequently bilateral.
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