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Treatments could include:
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Surgical Removal of Acoustic Neuroma
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Craniectomy with excision of brain tumor
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Surgery; Goals of surgery are to remove the tumor and prevent paralysis of the face. Preserving hearing is more difficult. If a tumor is removed when it is very small, hearing may be preserved. You cannot get back any hearing that is lost before s...
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The three treatment options for acoustic neuroma are surgery, radiation, and observation. The physician and patient should discuss the pros and cons of the different options prior to making a decision about treatment. The patient's physical health...
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When an individual is suspected of having a vestibular schwannoma, an otorhinolaryngologist and/or neurologist may be consulted to arrive at a diagnosis. An otorhinolaryngologist will be called upon if surgery is required.
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The three treatment options for acoustic neuroma are surgery, radiation, and observation. The physician and patient should discuss the pros and cons of the different options prior to making a decision about treatment. The patient's, physical healt...
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Stereotactic radiosurgery is the use of a precise beam of radiation to destroy tissue in the brain.
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Stereotactic radiosurgery is a form of radiation therapy that focuses high-powered x-rays on a small area of the body. With regular radiation therapy treatment, healthy tissue that is nearby also receives radiation. Stereotactic radiosurgery bette...
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