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An acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous( benign), often slow-growing tumor of the nerve that connects the ear to the brain.Vestibular schwannoma; Tumor- acoustic; Cerebellopontine angle tumor; Angle tumor.These tumors are... |
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Symptoms
The symptoms vary based on the size and location of the tumor. Because the tumors grow so slowly, symptoms usually s...
Causes
The cause of the genetic defect is not known. However, acoustic neuroma is often linked with the genetic disorder neu...
Tests
The health care provider may diagnose an acoustic neuroma based on your medical history, an examination of your nervo...
Treatments
Surgery Goals of surgery are to remove the tumor and prevent paralysis of the face. Preserving hearing is more dif...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you experience new or worsening hearing loss or vertigo (dizziness).
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