Glossary

 

Term Definition
acoustic neuromas synonym for vestibular schwannoma, a benign brain tumor that tracks with the hearing nerve
auditory brainstem implant device to enhance sound detection in those with neurosensory hearing loss
Café au lait (CAL) spots localized irregular-shaped hyperpigmentation of skin as compared to general complexion
cochlear implant device to enhance sound detection in those with neurosensory hearing loss
ependymoma tumor of the central nervous system
freckles in armpits/groin small tan spots in splotchy pattern in the armpit or groin areas
intracranial tumor tumor inside the skull
lisch nodules pigmented markings in the iris of the eye
malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor soft tissue cancer often derived from plexiform neurofibroma
meningioma tumor of the brain lining
MRI magnetic resonance imaging to detect internal abnormalities
neurofibromas on your skin small bumpy tumors on your skin
optic nerve pathway glioma benign brain tumor that tracks with the optic nerve
osteoporosis/osteopenia decreased bone mineral density
peripheral schwannoma nodular tumor from the nerve sheath
plexiform neurofibroma diffuse, inflitrating tumor from the nerve sheath
scoliosis curvature of the spine
sphenoid wing dysplasia bone deficiency of the eye socket
tinnitus ringing in the ear
vestibular schwannomas benign brain tumor that tracks with the hearing nerve