Diseases and Conditions
Schwannoma
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Coping and support
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Overview
Diagnosis
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Causes
It's not clear why most peripheral nerve tumors develop. Some are linked to known inherited syndromes, such as neurofibromatosis (types 1 and 2) and schwannomatosis. Others may be caused by a malfunctioning gene or triggered by injury or surgery.
