Meningiomas induced by low-dose radiation carry structural variants of NF2 and a distinct mutational signature

Acta Neuropathol. 2017 Jul;134(1):155-158. doi: 10.1007/s00401-017-1715-9. Epub 2017 May 4.
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Keywords: Meningioma; Mutational signatures; NF2; Radiation-induced tumors.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cohort Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / etiology
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Meningioma / etiology
  • Meningioma / genetics*
  • Middle Aged
  • Mutation*
  • Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / genetics*
  • Neurofibromin 2 / genetics*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Neurofibromin 2